Promising candidates for efficient future electronics, researchers are exploring these exotic materials for better computer memory, hard drives, even quantum computers.
First direct observation of the fermion behavior responsible for superconductivity
Fermions forming pairs? It’s just a matter of getting the conditions right.
Observations shed light on neutron star paradox
Astronomers have observed neutron stars that emit more energy than is theoretically possible, and now an explanation might be in the works.
Scientists confirm phasons may have mass
Scientists have been unable to observe phasons with mass, but a team of physicists have finally managed it.
Cooling particle beams to study the hottest topics in physics
A new experimental technique could push the capabilities of particle accelerators in exploring the subatomic world.
String theory used to describe the expanding universe
To address unknown quantum gravitational effects in the early universe, physicists have recruited string theory to help solve the problem.
String theory fuzzballs resolve famous black hole paradox
Scientists have turned to string theory to better understand black holes, proposing they can be modeled as “fuzzballs” made up of interacting strings.
Silicon — An element of surprise
Could a new understanding of silicon surfaces someday revolutionize semiconductor technologies?
Are AI models explainable in a way that humans can understand them?
A reality-rooted perspective on “explainable AI” and what this means for the future of the field.
A new type of bond: Charge-shift bonds
A newly discovered class of fundamental bonding interactions is changing our understanding of chemistry.