Scientists discover unexpected 2D copper boride with unique atomic structure
Scientists have discovered a brand-new material with a unique atomic structure—something they weren’t even looking for.
While trying to make borophene, a promising but elusive...
Scientists uncover how the Sun speeds up mysterious space particles
A new discovery by scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is shedding light on how the Sun influences a special kind of space...
Scientists use sound waves to move objects underwater—without touching them
Sound doesn’t just help us hear music or communicate underwater—it can also be used to move objects without physically touching them.
Thanks to new research...
How the squid galaxy’s neutrinos defy physics
Deep beneath the ice of the Antarctic lies a network of special detectors called the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
These detectors, buried in a cubic kilometer...
Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider turned lead into gold—by accident
Medieval alchemists dreamed of transmuting lead into gold.
Today, we know that lead and gold are different elements, and no amount of chemistry can turn...
Why eggs are less likely to crack when dropped on their side
A new study published in Communications Physics has revealed that eggs are actually less likely to crack when dropped on their side compared to...
Quasars don’t last long—so how do they get so massive
Quasars represent some of the most luminous and energetic phenomena in the universe.
These distant powerhouses are driven by supermassive black holes—colossal gravitational engines with...
How 3D nanostructures are shaping the next generation of superconductor
Superconductors have long been celebrated for their unique ability to conduct electricity with zero resistance and repel magnetic fields.
This remarkable behavior is made possible...
New quantum sensors bring 4D vision to particle physics experiments
In the world of particle physics, scientists explore the tiniest building blocks of the universe by smashing high-energy particles together in massive machines called...
Quantum physics may rewrite the secrets of black holes
For over a century, black holes have fascinated scientists with their mysterious nature.
According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, black holes are regions in...