Using the motion of sound waves through a superfluid liquid, scientists can model the Universe’s evolution on a reasonable time scale. Understanding how the Universe [more…]
Scientists put chiral perturbation theory to the test with a set of new experiments that have helped define fundamental properties of protons. Protons — building [more…]
Our understanding of elementary particles and their interactions is based on the Standard Model — to date the most accurate theory developed to describe the [more…]
Optimizing plasma instabilities within a nuclear fusion reactor will pave the way for its use as a clean source of perpetual energy. Nuclear fusion is [more…]
Oscillations measured in the orbits of a pair of black holes have once again helped confirm predictions made using general relativity. Einstein’s theory of general [more…]
Exploiting defects in 2D hexagonal boron nitride to create reliable single photons, researchers have upped their quantum encryption game. In recent years, quantum mechanics has [more…]
Researchers have found that supernovae explosions are preceded by observable radiation whose features should make it possible to distinguish the radiation of a future supernova [more…]
Researchers at the Southern University of Science and Technology in China ask if gravitons can be promising candidates for dark matter components. Since the 1930s, [more…]
Cold ytterbium atoms were used to test a fundamental theory which describes phenomena in solids such as magnetism and superconductivity. Many physical phenomena take place [more…]
A new experimental technique could push the capabilities of particle accelerators in exploring the subatomic world. Particle accelerators are indispensable tools, having contributed to new [more…]
