French scientists discover law that predicts how most objects shatter
Fragmentation, the way objects break into pieces, has long intrigued scientists. Researchers have observed that broken objects tend…
Have gravitational waves provided the first hint of primordial black holes born during the Big Bang?
Scientists may have “heard” the first tantalizing hints of long-theorized primordial black holes born during the Big Bang.…
Chinese team simulates quantum state that resists errors from start
Quantum computers promise to tackle problems that are unsolvable for today’s machines, but their basic units (qubits) are…
Simulating the Milky Way Like Never Before—And It’s More Detailed Than Ever
The simulation marks a significant leap in both astrophysics and computational science. Traditionally, simulating galaxies at such a…
The Universe Might Just Go Dark Forever, Scientists Say
People love an apocalyptic spectacle. Meteor showers, collapsing stars, something dramatic enough to justify every disaster movie ever…
Scientists may have found dark matter after 100 years of searching
In the early 1930s, Swiss astronomer Fritz Zwicky noticed that many galaxies were moving far faster than their…
Scientists Claim to Detect Dark Matter for the First Time Ever
A team of astronomers say they may have detected dark matter, the invisible substance thought to make up…
Miracle material’s hidden quantum power could transform future electronics
Graphene is a remarkable form of carbon, built from a single layer of tightly connected atoms that is…
Does Quantum Mechanics Help Us Make Sense of the Soul?
The lively Wednesday evening discussion at COSM 2025 between neurosurgeon Michael Egnor and historian of science Michael Shermer…
Quantum superconducting diode effect with perfect efficiency above liquid-nitrogen temperature
Ando, F. et al. Observation of superconducting diode effect. Nature 584, 373–376 (2020). Article Google Scholar Hu, J.,…
Scientists catch sperm ignoring a major law of physics
Swimmers and fish move through the water following much the same
principle of “action-reaction” (for every action,…
Heat engine captures energy as Earth cools at night – Physics World
Heat engine captures energy as Earth cools at night – Physics World Skip to main content Discover more…