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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.,…
Astronomers Stunned by Blazar’s Record-Breaking Gamma-Ray Flare
A team of astronomers has captured an extraordinary gamma-ray flare from the distant blazar TXS 2013+370, revealing new…
The Ultraviolet Mystery Inside Newborn Stars
Star formation should be a relatively straightforward process. Dense clouds of molecular hydrogen collapse under gravity, fragmenting into…
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…
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,…
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…
Light detection and ranging of natural systems
Duncanson, L. et al. Aboveground biomass density models for NASA’s global ecosystem dynamics investigation (GEDI) lidar mission. Remote.…