Comparing algorithms used to model spinning neutron stars, scientists hope to better understand the physics of the elementary particles that make them up. Neutron stars [more…]
Is it time to start looking for alternatives to WIMPs? For almost a century, astrophysicists have known that in addition to ordinary matter, there is [more…]
A modification to the theory of general relativity makes it consistent with observable astronomical data without the need for dark energy. Since its completion in [more…]
Merging pairs of black holes are thought to have originated from binary stars, but new observations indicate this might not always be true. More than [more…]
An automated synthesis platform called Chemspeed reduces time and labor when searching for organic molecules as gain mediums in lasers. In recent years, lasers have [more…]
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…]
