New laser technique perfects diamond surfaces atom by atom
Imagine being able to adjust the surface of a material with atomic-scale precision using just a laser.
What sounds like science fiction has now become...
How ‘spooky action’ reveals quantum entanglement at tiny distances
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have made a groundbreaking discovery about the inner workings of protons—the tiny particles that...
Scientists unveil the shape of a single photon for the first time
For the first time, scientists have revealed the precise shape of a single photon, the smallest particle of light.
This groundbreaking research, conducted at the...
Light meets its match: scientists discover lasers can cast shadows
Can light cast a shadow?
It sounds like a tricky riddle, but researchers have shown that, under special conditions, a laser beam can block another...
How twisted light is changing the way we control electrons
Light isn't just for seeing—it can also give things a push. When light travels, it carries energy and momentum, which is like motion energy.
Scientists...
Scientists explore nature-inspired sunscreens for safer UV protection
A team of researchers from the University of Amsterdam and the University of Warwick is taking a nature-inspired approach to improve sunscreen safety and...
Axion dark matter may make spacetime ring
Dark matter made out of axions may have the power to make space-time ring like a bell, but only if it is able to...
Scientists say a nearby supernova could solve the mystery of dark matter
For nearly 90 years, scientists have been searching for answers about dark matter—the invisible substance that makes up 85% of the universe’s matter.
Now, researchers...
Scientists map energy of solar radiation in Martian space
A team of international scientists has created the first complete energy spectrum of high-energy protons during a solar eruption near Mars.
This breakthrough deepens our...
Scientists explore ‘dark big bang’ as the birthplace of dark matter
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Colgate University sheds light on a new theory about the mysterious origins of dark matter.
Assistant Professor of Physics...