Physics
How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find
How do scientists hunt for dark matter? A physicist explains why the mysterious substance is so hard to find Scientists are unable to directly observe dark matter due to its “dark” nature, meaning it doesn’t interact with light in any way. The existence of dark matter was first proposed by Fritz Zwicky in the Coma […]
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From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics
From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics The 2026 Winter Olympics will feature unique laws of physics at play, such as gravity, lift, and drag, which govern sports like ski jumping and sliding bobsleds. Mathematics also plays a role in the […]
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An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade
An ultrathin coating for electronics looked like a miracle insulator − but a hidden leak fooled researchers for over a decade Researchers have been working on creating ultra-thin insulating layers for electronics, which are crucial for storing charge and controlling electricity flow. The goal was to make these dielectric layers as thin as possible while […]
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New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
New materials, old physics – the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm Modern winter jackets use a combination of physics principles, including conduction, convection, and radiation, to keep you warm while remaining breathable. The development of new materials, such as extremely thin synthetic fibers and breathable membranes, has given designers more control […]
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Watch: What happens when the sun ‘burps’?
Watch: What happens when the sun ‘burps’? The sun’s solar maximum period has led to an increase in stunning aurora alerts. Solar flares, even massive ones, are just a tiny drop compared to the sun’s total size and energy output. Solar flares can pack a powerful punch, affecting Earth with beautiful auroras and potential power […]
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Why does matter exist? New clues may help explain
Why does matter exist? New clues may help explain New research suggests that neutrino oscillation behavior may have led to an increase in the matter-to-antimatter ratio, potentially explaining why matter persists in the universe. The Fermilab NOvA scientific collaboration and the T2K project in Japan found that neutrinos can oscillate between different flavor states, which […]
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Our team of physicists inadvertently generated the shortest X-ray pulses ever observed
Our team of physicists inadvertently generated the shortest X-ray pulses ever observed Physicists at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have generated the shortest X-ray pulses ever observed, clocking in at 60-100 attoseconds. The new X-ray laser pulses were created using a technique called Rabi cycling, which splits energy levels into different frequencies, allowing for the generation […]
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From artificial atoms to quantum information machines: Inside the 2025 Nobel Prize in physics
From artificial atoms to quantum information machines: Inside the 2025 Nobel Prize in physics The 2025 Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their study of quantum mechanics in a macroscopic electrical circuit. The prize recognizes their pioneering research on superconducting artificial atoms, which […]
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Virtual particles: How physicists’ clever bookkeeping trick could underlie reality
Virtual particles: How physicists’ clever bookkeeping trick could underlie reality Virtual particles are mathematical tools used by physicists to calculate the interactions between subatomic particles, but they are not real entities that can be directly observed. The use of virtual particles has been extensively tested and validated through experiments, with predictions made using these particles […]
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Meet Irene Curie, the Nobel-winning atomic physicist who changed the course of modern cancer treatment
Meet Irene Curie, the Nobel-winning atomic physicist who changed the course of modern cancer treatment Irene Joliot-Curie was a Nobel Prize-winning atomic physicist who made groundbreaking discoveries that changed the course of modern cancer treatment, including the synthesis of artificial radioactivity. In 1934, Irene and her husband Frederic discovered phosphorus-30, the first artificially made radioisotope, […]
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