Astronomers capture the birth of planets around a baby sun outside our solar system
This image provided by the European Southern Observatory on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, shows jets of silicon monoxide…
‘We have a real mystery on our hands’
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The Hunt for a Fundamental Theory of Quantum Gravity
The world of Bousso’s new theorem still departs from our universe in notable ways. For mathematical convenience, he…
Scientists Find Sperm Cells Breaking One of Physics’ Most Famous Laws — Newton’s Law
Human sperm have long been a subject of fascination—not just for their role in fertilization, but for their…
Researchers demonstrate error-resistant quantum gates using exotic anyons for computation
Fibonacci anyons: creating anyon pairs and certifying their anyon charges. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-61493-8 The quantum…
Strange neutrino interactions could change how stars die, study finds
When massive stars reach the end of their lives, something strange and violent happens deep inside them. As…
New research connects quantum computing power to the security of cryptographic systems
Characterization of quantum advantage. Credit: (KyotoU / Shirakawa lab) Experts say quantum computing is the future of computers.…
Study reveals hidden regulatory roles of ‘junk’ DNA
A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as…
The Transverse Thomson Effect Finally Observed After 174 Years
Physicists have finally observed a phenomenon whose predecessor was observed in the mid-19th Century. The scientists who made…
Rising rocket launches linked to ozone layer thinning
Falcon Heavy, a reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle from SpaceX, in flight for the first time on 6th February…
Lasers just unlocked a hidden side of gold, copper, and aluminum
A team of scientists has developed a powerful new way to detect subtle magnetic signals in common metals…
Magellanic penguins may use currents to conserve energy on long journeys
A small group of Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) preparing to embark on a foraging trip at the interface…