Scientists combine trapped atoms and photonics for next-gen quantum devices
Quantum computers promise to solve many of the world's toughest problems faster and more efficiently than today's computers.
However, building bigger and more interconnected quantum...
How dark matter helps supermassive black holes merge
Researchers have discovered a fascinating connection between supermassive black holes and dark matter particles that might solve a longstanding puzzle in astronomy.
This new finding...
How soft materials break under stress
Understanding how soft materials break under stress is crucial for solving various engineering problems, from pharmaceutical technology to preventing landslides.
A recent study has introduced...
Scientists unveil new detector to hunt for hidden dark matter
Physicists at RIKEN have developed a new type of dark matter detector that could finally help us directly detect this mysterious substance, which is...
Pulsars help astronomers hunt for mysterious dark matter
Astronomers are using pulsars, known as the universe's "timekeepers," to find clues about dark matter.
Pulsars are neutron stars that rotate and emit beams of...
Excited states in Lanthanum-120: A breakthrough in nuclear physics
For the first time, physicists have observed excited states in lanthanum-120, a very neutron-deficient and rare type of atomic nucleus.
This groundbreaking study was published...
New organic nanoparticles offer versatile applications in science and technology
Nanoparticles are tiny particles that have many different uses, from delivering medicine to improving electronics and cleaning the air.
Because they are so small and...
Physicists discover a new way to shape electrons: The secret of chiral coils
Have you ever tried putting your left hand on the back of your right hand, aligning all fingers in the same direction?
You'll notice your...
Scientists develop robust molecule to boost performance and stability of organic electronics
Chemists at RIKEN have developed a new molecule that significantly enhances the performance of organic electronic devices while being more stable than previous alternatives.
This...
Scientists explore how gravitational waves could reveal dark matter and early universe secrets
Gravitational waves, ripples in space-time first predicted by Einstein nearly a century ago, were finally detected in 2015.
Now, a new study led by Yanou...