Their unprecedented control over light will lead to breakthroughs in telecommunications, medical imaging, and quantum computing.
Are quantum communications truly unhackable? Study suggests otherwise
In theory, quantum communications should be impossible to hack, but study shows this may not be true in practice.
Satellite mission sets stage for unhackable quantum communication
Upcoming space experiment sets sights on encrypted quantum communication, which could also provide valuable insights into quantum gravity.
LISA gravitational wave detector could help scientists see the birth of the Universe
ESA greenlights LISA, a space-based observatory poised to detect gravitational waves across space and time.
Titanium-based metamaterial unlocks strength beyond nature
A groundbreaking titanium metamaterial with unparalleled strength and versatility could revolutionize manufacturing and high-speed aviation.
Killing cancer cells with a molecular jackhammer
Mechanical therapy physically breaks down cancer cells and could help overcome the problem of treatment resistance.
Gold nanoparticles could help coral reefs avoid extinction
Innovative cryopreservation technique revives adult corals, safeguarding their genetic material to seed future populations.
When it comes to VR, emotional connection beats sophisticated graphics
A lot of money goes into making tech better, but more effort needs to be centered on improving the user’s emotional experience.
Unexpected player links gravity and metamaterials
Scientists uncover a surprising link between hyperbolic metamaterials and gravity, revealing that light behaves similarly in both realms.
Scientists look for “new physics” beyond the Standard Model
Even a well-established theory like the Standard Model is not accurate all the time, and there are phenomena that defy its predictions.