Astronomers witness a one-of-a-kind cosmic explosion
Astronomers have detected a cosmic explosion unlike anything ever seen before—an event that could point to a rare type of black hole long suspected...
Scientists keep samples near absolute zero for 10 hours—and watch them go quantum
Scientists have long dreamed of watching materials transform into their quantum states—phases of matter that only appear when atoms are chilled to near absolute...
Yale team unlocks 200-year mystery of proton transport in water
The way protons move through water is one of the most important and mysterious processes in chemistry.
It’s at the heart of how our eyes...
Diamonds unlock a new way to control quantum light
Diamonds are not only prized for their beauty—they also hold secrets that could transform future quantum technologies.
Researchers at The City College of New York...
How hidden quantum “curves” could transform future electronics
Imagine if electricity could flow without resistance, or if computers could process data at unimaginable speeds.
Achieving this dream requires new kinds of materials that...
Astronomers detect protostellar jets in the Milky Way’s outskirts
Astronomers have made a remarkable discovery that sheds new light on how stars are born.
Using the powerful Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile,...
Scientists discover why ice is really slippery
For generations, students have been taught that we slip on ice because pressure and friction cause it to melt beneath our feet.
The idea was...
Scientists detect traces of ancient magnetic fields in the early universe
Magnetism is everywhere in the universe today—from the Earth’s protective magnetic shield to the powerful fields surrounding stars and galaxies.
But where did it all...
Scientists uncover mystery behind white dwarfs escaping the Milky Way
Astronomers have uncovered the origins of some of the fastest stars in the Milky Way—hypervelocity white dwarfs, which can travel at speeds exceeding 2,000...
Why the universe loves a double helix, from the Sun to the stars
The Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the solar corona, is a strange and violent place.
It is a million times hotter than the Sun’s surface...