Physics

The manipulation of atomic nuclei by adding or removing neutrons can result in changes in the size of the nucleus, leading to what is known as isotope shifts. These shifts have a direct impact on the energy levels of an atom’s electrons and play a crucial role in measuring the radius of a nucleus. In

The Cold Atom Lab, a groundbreaking facility aboard the International Space Station, has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of quantum science. The scientific team at the lab utilized ultra-cold atoms to detect subtle vibrations in the space station, marking the first instance of such technology being employed to monitor environmental changes in space.

Advancements in quantum computing have the potential to revolutionize scientific fields, but the performance of quantum computer building blocks, known as qubits, is hindered by energy loss. Scientists from Yale University and Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a systematic approach to understand how energy loss occurs in qubits and how adjusting the material composition can

Quantum computing has long been hailed as the future of information processing, with the potential to outperform traditional computers in various domains such as machine learning and optimization. Despite this promise, the widespread adoption of quantum computers is hindered by their susceptibility to noise, leading to errors in computations. One proposed solution to address these

The field of chemistry has seen significant advancements in recent years thanks to the collaboration between chemists and computer scientists. One such development is the creation of an AI application by a trio of chemists at the University of Copenhagen. Their application, named PhAI, aims to predict the structure of small molecules by analyzing the

In a groundbreaking development in quantum technology, researchers at TMOS and RMIT University have collaborated to create a new 2D quantum sensing chip using hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). This chip has the capability to detect both temperature anomalies and magnetic fields in any direction, marking a significant advancement in thin-film quantum technology. Traditionally, quantum sensing

In a groundbreaking research study conducted by scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh, long-standing assumptions about the role of water in adhesion have been overturned. Dr. Ali Dhinojwala, a distinguished professor at The University of Akron, led a team that made a significant breakthrough by discovering that water can unexpectedly

Nuclear fusion is a complex process that has the potential to offer a nearly limitless and clean energy source for humanity. However, replicating the extreme conditions of the sun on earth is a challenging task. Mayonnaise has emerged as an unlikely yet important tool in helping researchers better understand the physics behind nuclear fusion. Dr.

The upcoming decade is expected to witness several large-scale astrophysical research projects, with a significant focus on cosmic microwave background (CMB) experiments. These projects aim to detect and study CMB radiation, which originates from the early universe and carries valuable information about its evolution. Researchers at Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium have highlighted the

The fundamental question of why the universe is abound with matter while antimatter remains scarce has puzzled scientists for decades. According to the standard model of particle physics, matter and antimatter should have been created in equal amounts during the Big Bang, leading to their mutual annihilation. Yet, here we are, surrounded by material objects

The detection of gravitational waves from the collision of black holes in 2015 was a groundbreaking moment in the field of astrophysics. These elusive waves, predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916, have since captured the attention of scientists worldwide. The complexity involved in observing these waves, despite their profound significance, has led researchers to explore

An international team of scientists, spearheaded by physicists from the University of Bath, recently uncovered a groundbreaking optical phenomenon with far-reaching implications across various scientific disciplines. The research, detailed in the prestigious journal Nature Photonics, sheds light on the concept of hyper-Raman optical activity, a more advanced and sophisticated counterpart to the well-established Raman effect.

The Atlantic Meridional Ocean Current (AMOC) plays a crucial role in maintaining the relatively warm temperatures of Northern Europe. It transports warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the North Atlantic, releasing heat that keeps European ports ice-free. However, due to global warming, the AMOC may be at risk of collapsing by the turn

Researchers at Purdue University have made a significant breakthrough by trapping alkali atoms, specifically cesium, on an integrated photonic circuit. This circuit acts as a transistor for photons, similar to electronic transistors. Led by Chen-Lung Hung, an associate professor of physics and astronomy, the team has opened up possibilities for building a quantum network using

In the depths of the world’s largest particle collider, scientists are on the hunt for dark matter, an elusive and invisible substance that makes up a significant portion of the universe. Dark matter, which is five times more abundant than ordinary matter, remains a mystery despite its gravitational influence on celestial bodies. Researchers, like Duke