Samples recovered from Ryugu asteroid reveal how our solar system formed
Tiny particles of rock from the asteroid Ryugu, delivered to Earth in 2020 by Japan’s Hayabusa2 space mission, have shed new light on an ancient [more…]
Fast radio bursts lead scientists to the origins of magnetars
Links to observational data may have revealed the nature of magnetars and the origins of their extreme magnetic fields. Astronomers have unveiled a new theory [more…]
Swirling clouds of axions around neutron stars could help scientists detect dark matter
Dark matter may be gathering in dense clouds around neutron stars, potentially making it easier to observe it from Earth. Scientists have unveiled a bold [more…]
ESO reveals spectacular “Dark Wolf Nebula” in time for Halloween
This image of a dark nebula creates the illusion of a wolf-like silhouette against a colorful cosmic backdrop. Just in time for Halloween, the European [more…]
Machine learning spots single photons to accelerate quantum communication
Single photon sources — physical objects that can emit precisely one quantum of light at a time — are crucial for advancing quantum technologies. Yet, [more…]
String theory provides a new take on the expansion of the Universe
String theory could reshape our understanding of the Universe’s accelerating expansion and unlock the mysteries of dark energy. The accelerating expansion of the Universe might [more…]
Newly discovered quantum object could usher in new era of technology
Once relegated to theory, a newly discovered quantum object could be used to create new devices that will outpace modern electronics. A new kind of [more…]
Could dark matter particles be colliding?
Unraveling the nature of dark matter is a primary objective in modern physics, and although scientists have inferred its existence from its gravitational effects on [more…]
Glimmers in the cosmic dawn: New observations challenge theory of supermassive black hole formation
Hubble’s deep near-infrared campaign reveals more supermassive black holes in the early universe than previously expected. Supermassive black holes, with masses millions or even billions [more…]
3D-printed ceramics bring quantum tech one step closer to the reality
3D-printed ceramics enable smaller, more stable quantum devices for applications in quantum computing, sensing, and communications. Quantum technologies hold the potential to revolutionize computing, communications, [more…]
