It’s like 36 billion Suns — Cosmic “monster” discovered inside a mysterious bubble
Over the past decade, the concept of scale has often been used to understand the universe, like comparing…
Physicists reveal a new quantum state where electrons run wild
Electricity keeps modern life running, from cars and phones to computers and nearly every device we rely on.…
Scientists Finally Identify the Source of the Cosmic Ray ‘Knee’
Cosmic rays, high-energy particles that travel through space, have puzzled scientists for decades. One particular feature of their…
As our black hole images get more detailed, we may find Einstein wasn’t quite right about them
New research suggests future images of black holes could be precise enough to allow scientists to determine if…
Telecom-wavelength quantum teleportation using frequency-converted photons from remote quantum dots
Experimental configuration Figure 1a shows a general schematic of the experiment. Two remote QDs are used: QD1 functions as…
Astronomers reveal flat ‘Diamond Ring’ in Cygnus X is a burst bubble remnant
Multi-wavelength overview of the Diamond Ring. Credit: Astronomy & Astrophysics (2025). DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/202556159 An international team led by…
Light-controlled material changes shape in 1D, 2D, or 3D on demand
In the future, there could be materials that can reconfigure themselves on demand, adapting their structure and properties…
All-optical modulation with single photons using an electron avalanche
Northup, T. E. & Blatt, R. Quantum information transfer using photons. Nat. Photon. 8, 356–363 (2014). Article CAS …
Ultracold potassium-cesium molecules assembled in absolute ground state
Weakly bound KCs molecules are transferred into what is known as their “absolute ground state.” Credit: Physical Review…
Nanotube design could shrink particle accelerators to hair-thin size
New research suggests that particle accelerators capable of generating intense, coherent X-rays, which are typically produced only at…
Capturing A Supernova Explosion Only Hours After It Began
The details of a supernova explosion are still clouded in mystery and subject to vigorous debate. What exactly…
Reading a Quantum Clock Costs More Energy Than Actually Running One
Quantum technologies—devices that operate according to quantum mechanical principles—promise to bring users some groundbreaking innovations in whichever context…