Enhanced experimental precision has the potential to either confirm or dispel uncertainties surrounding the Standard Model of Physics.
Physics
Understanding gravitational waves: Ripples in spacetime explained
The universe is ringing with gravity, but humanity is only just beginning to hear the nuance of this cosmic symphony.
Inspired by the butterfly, deep learning sheds new light on nanoscale colors
Manipulating light on the nanoscale allows scientists to create specific structural colors that do away with the need for potentially harmful dyes.
Topological insulators could herald a new future for electronics
Promising candidates for efficient future electronics, researchers are exploring these exotic materials for better computer memory, hard drives, even quantum computers.
Could axions be the missing piece in the dark matter puzzle?
Using the galactic glow of dwarf galaxies, researchers investigate a hypothetical particle called an axion as a possible contender for dark matter.
Why do some alloys not expand when heated?
With a unique experimental setup that measures magnetism and atomic vibrations, scientists finally shed light on a unique property of Invars, which don’t expand when heated.
Using machine learning to tame plasma in fusion reactors
For fusion reactions to become practical, parameters such as plasma density and shape must be monitored in real time and impending disruptions responded to instantly.
New superconductor could lead to quantum computing breakthrough
A new type of superconductor may just be what physicists have been searching for over the past 40 years.
Unbreakable communications using the power of quantum cryptography
Quantum key distribution is the only way to ensure an absolutely secured connection protected by the laws of quantum physics.
Pulsars and giant black holes open new doors in cosmic archaeology
A 15-year study using observed radio signals from the 67 pulsars has concluded that the entire cosmos is filled with undulating gravitational waves.
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