Researchers cut the time for a learning task from 20 million years to 15 minutes
The squeezer—an optical parametric oscillator (OPO) that uses a nonlinear crystal inside an optical cavity to manipulate the…
3D particle-in-cell simulations demonstrate first true steady state in turbulent plasma
Electric currents spatial distribution in a steady-state turbulence. Credit: PRL (2025), DOI: 10.1103/3777-z37m Plasma is a state of…
Light-driven thermal barriers control fluid flow in three dimensions
Generation of a localized optofluidic barrier. Credit: Nature Photonics (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41566-025-01731-z Scientists at the Department of Applied…
New catalog compiles more than 100 ‘spider’ pulsars that consume stellar partners
The comparably tiny spider pulsar blasts its much bigger neighboring star with so much energy that the side…
Gravitational wave detectors affected by daylight savings time
Aerial view of the LIGO observatory in Hanford, Washington. Credit: LIGO Observatory Interference from human activity has always…
Supermassive black hole spews gas at record speeds, upending mass estimates
Artist’s impression of a rapidly feeding black hole that is emitting powerful gas outflows. Credit: NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. da Silva/M.…
scientists use recycled plastic bags as sensors for potable water
recycled plastic bags illuminate in the dark as sensors  Researchers at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Yogyakarta, Indonesia,…
Stunning Two-Sided Sequin Material Made in Substance 3D Painter
Remember when the sequin t-shirts were the most popular fashion choice among kids, and everyone was stroking the…
The Architect as a Scientist: New Materials Emerging Between Science and Design
White Tower / Studio Benjamin Dillenburger + Michael Hansmeyer. Image © Girts Apskalns Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail…
Reclaimed materials shape Copenhagen Architecture Biennial pavilion
Reclaimed bricks, timber and ventilation pipes determined the form of the Inside Out, Downside Up pavilion, hand-built by…
Composing with Light: Atmospheres and Strategies at the Kompetenzzentrum Breisgau
Courtesy of Lamilux Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1032508/composing-with-light-atmospheres-and-strategies-at-the-kompetenzzentrum-breisgau In Plato’s allegory of the cave,…
The Architect as Mediator of Materials: Lessons from Hybrid Habitats
Courtesy of Hybrid Habitats Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1033945/the-architect-as-mediator-of-materials-lessons-from-hybrid-habitats With deep roots, sturdy trunks,…