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Scientists just got one step closer to secure quantum communications

New developments herald a future of ultra-secure quantum communication.

The Moon literally turned itself inside out during early formation

The Moon faced tremendous geological upheavals during its dramatic formation.

Science decyphers Ptolemy manual for an ancient astronomical device hidden beneath another text for centuries

Ptolemy's original 2,000-year-old treatise in Greek was overwritten with an unrelated text in Latin. Using modern imaging, scientists were able to uncover a hidden manual.

Hidden features in old colonial money reveal how Ben Franklin outwitted counterfeiters and shaped America's first currency

Franklin was concerned with rampant counterfeiting in the Colonies. But he had a plan.

Programmable metafluid changes its properties on demand

We've never seen something like this before.

Scientists measure gravity of smallest mass so far, chasing Holy Grail of physics

New research is providing insight that may help bridge gravity and quantum mechanics.

Did fermented foods fuel our ancestors' brain growth?

A new study suggests fermentation -- not fire -- as the catalyst of our more potent brains.

Revolutionary camera sees the world through the eyes of animals — from bees to birds

New technology is revealing the world as animals see it.

Chemists use soccer-ball-shaped molecules to form the first one-dimensional gas

University of Nottingham scientists created a one-dimensional gas by trapping krypton atoms in carbon nanotubes, offering new insights into atomic interactions.

"Diamond rain" on icy planets has unexpected connection to magnetic fields

Experiments with X-ray lasers simulate space conditions.

Scientists unravel mystery of 'mesospheric ghosts' in the atmosphere

A new study is finally shedding light on an enigmatic atmospheric phenomenon known as “mesospheric ghosts” or “sprites”. These transient luminous events, akin to lightning yet dwelling far above the usual storm clouds, have long intrigued scientists and skywatchers alike. The research, spearheaded by María Passas-Varo and her team, employs advanced spectroscopy to analyze these […]

Scientists quantum entangle individual molecules for the first time

A new type of quantum computing technology is now on the horizon.

New theory seeks to unite gravity and quantum mechanics

Scientists propose controversial theory that reconciles Einstein's gravity with quantum mechanics, challenging long-held assumptions.

What does it feel like to 'touch' quantum physics? These scientists gave it a shot

Physicists made the intangible almost tangible.

New superconducting camera with 400,000 pixels can spot the Universe's dimmest lights

The camera offers unparalleled precision in capturing faint celestial lights.

This superatom is the world's fastest semiconductor

The superatom can shuttle information-carrying particles twice as fast as electrons travel in silicon.

LIGO can now detect 60% more gravitational waves thanks to 'quantum squeezing' of light

Thanks to new 'light squeezing' technology, LIGO can detect 60% more gravitational waves then before.

How sperm cells defy Newton's third law of motion

The world of biology holds surprises, like cells that challenge the very fabric of Newtonian principles.)

Scientists make the most water-slippery surface in the world

Scientists believe it’s the slipperiest liquid surface in the world

Flipping the script: Why coin tosses are never truly 50/50

New study exposes the slight biases in our trusty coin toss.

Unveiling Mona Lisa's secrets: X-rays reveal Leonardo's unique paint recipe

Modern science takes a close look at Leonardo's distinct painting technique in "Mona Lisa".

Scientists crack the code behind superbolts, Earth’s most powerful lighting

They can be 1,000 times stronger than regular lightning

Quantum Yin-Yang? Scientists visualize quantum entanglement of photons for the first time

In a quantum twist, researchers glimpse the synchronized waltz of entangled photons.

Scientists witness "quantum superchemistry" in action for the first time

Particles in a shared quantum state can catalyze faster and produce more controlled chemical reactions.

How the Soviets stole nuclear secrets and targeted Oppenheimer, the ‘father of the atomic bomb’

The new movie gets a lot of things right, and many of its issues are prevalent to this day.

Self-healing metal can repair itself just like human skin

Under certain conditions, some metals can fuse back together, filling cracks in the material.

Many planets also have auroras -- and they all probably form the same way as on Earth

The BepiColombo mission found some enlightening things on Mercury.

The universe may be twice as old as we thought: a venerable 26.7 billion years

A new study challenges the age of our universe and offers insight into early galaxies)

The electron is extremely round -- and this could be a problem for particle physics

Scientists are back to the drawing board in their quest to explain the asymmetry of the universe.

Why did the Titanic-visiting submarine implode? When recklessness meets physics

The Titan submersible was flawed and dangerous from the very start.

Could cosmic radiation predict earthquakes? A wild idea, but still rooted in science

Scientists reveal a surprising connection between cosmic radiation and seismic activity.

Superconducting highway transports vehicles and energy in one go

The proposed system could make the much touted superconductivity feasible.

This crystal is world's largest Schrödinger's cat

Superposition shouldn't be possible for objects larger than an atom -- but these scientists are defying conventional wisdom.

This graphene tattoo shows promise as a treatment for cardiac arrhythmia

If your heart beats irregularly, here is a graphene tattoo that can keep your heartbeat in check, even better than a pacemaker.

Scientists create most detailed map of dark matter, confirm Einstein's theory of gravity

New dark matter map shows unseen features of the universe and offers insights into the "Crisis in Cosmology."

Single-molecule switch is a million times faster than a transistor

The ultrafast electron switch could theoretically enable computations orders of magnitude faster than currently possible with classical transistors.

Scientists make quantum spectrometers a million times more sensitive

Exploring nature just got a serious boost.

This 'everlasting bubble' endured 465 days without popping

Meet the Highlander of bubbles.

There are actually two kinds of water, with slightly different properties

Water really is a strange liquid.

NASA's 3D-printed engine could transform deep-space missions

This engine generates thrust using fuel-saving supersonic combustion

Sheltering in the face of a nuclear explosion is even harder than we thought

If you see a mushroom cloud in the distance, stay away from the windows.

Scientists just invented an entirely new way to cool things that could one day replace our polluting fridges

From ice to ions, scientists have now made a breakthrough in heating and cooling technology.

Physicists just discovered a new type of quantum entanglement

The phenomenon allowed the scientists to peer inside atoms at high energies reliably, something that wasn't possible before.

For the first time, physicists have produced more energy from fusion than they used

The net positive fusion energy happened for just a split second. It's a huge milestone in our quest to produce inexhaustible clean energy.

Is dark matter made out of dark photons? These physicists think so

A new study found that hypothetical particles called dark photons can explain discrepencies in the 'cosmic web'.

Physics could bring a brand new, splashless type of urinal

We could all use some cleaner floors in public places.

How to think like a genius with Richard Feynman

It's a combination of thinking like a child and always keeping a catalog of problems that require your attention.

Scientists devised a quantum watch that measures time in a fundamentally different way

A new time-keeping quantum device that requires no "time zero" reference.

Researchers reconstruct biblical military campaigns using magnetic data

The study results verify biblical accounts of military campaigns against the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah.

An AI capable of 'thermal attacks' just proved that no password is safe

Scientists created an AI password thief to show that we need better safety measures than passwords and PIN.