Space telescopes at light speed
Light is the fastest phenomenon in the universe, clocking in at just under 300,000 kilometers per second. The…
Imaging a terahertz superfluid plasmon in a two-dimensional superconductor
Shimano, R. & Tsuji, N. Higgs mode in superconductors. Annu. Rev. Condens. Matter Phys. 11, 103–124 (2020). Article …
You Won’t Believe What’s Stuck in This Deer’s Antlers—and It’s a 2026 People’s Choice Finalist
The chunky object lodged on a sika deer’s antlers isn’t a bundle of leaves and mud, nor random…
Pumas Threatening Patagonian Penguins, Study Finds
Should we protect an emblematic species if it may come at the cost of another one – particularly…
What is the difference between a tropical low and cyclone in northern Australia?
When spiral formations appear on weather radars and satellite images, it can be easy to jump at the…
It’s time to think about human reproduction in space, scientists urge
As humanity moves from brief space missions toward longer stays — driven by commercial ambitions for moon bases…
Large-scale analogue quantum simulation using atom dot arrays
Strongly correlated quantum states, ubiquitous in quantum systems with complex band topology and strong interactions, are one of…
Quebec fisherman reels in 244-pound, record-breaking Atlantic halibut — for science
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.…
Watch dead neutron stars smash together in new NASA supercomputer simulation
A new simulation created using a NASA supercomputer has shown how things get messy for merging neutron stars…
Particle accelerator helps reveal lost 2,000-year-old Greek star map
Ancient Greek astronomers made important observations regarding the night sky long before the first telescope was invented in…
Pigs, Grizzlies Hold Secrets to Youthful Human Skin
PULLMAN, Wash. – The secret to youthful appearance and repairing scars may lie in a microscopic skin structure…
Central Queensland conservation group wants to see more transparency on coal mine water releases
More than two dozen coal mines have been releasing water into the largest catchment feeding the Great Barrier…