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…
The Ultraviolet Mystery Inside Newborn Stars
Star formation should be a relatively straightforward process. Dense clouds of molecular hydrogen collapse under gravity, fragmenting into…
China publishes new neutrino observatory results
The first results from China’s new neutrino observatory were published, hopeful signs both for the hunt for new…
New ultrathin metasurface boosts optical power for quantum chips
Columbia Engineering researchers have taken another step toward shrinking quantum hardware. The team has created an ultrathin metasurface…
Galaxies Struggle To Grow In Crowded Environments
The evolution of each individual galaxy is shaped by its surroundings, according to new research. The Deep Extragalactic…