Stop adding salt: According to a new study, adding a bit of water to coffee beans before milling them may be the key to a better-tasting cup of caffeinated pleasure. The idea is to reduce the static electricity produced by grinding all the coffee beans, which would otherwise cause them to stick together and jam […]
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The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR), situated in Daejeon, South Korea, continues to push the boundaries of nuclear fusion research. Recently, significant upgrades have been introduced to enhance its capabilities, enabling the generation of high-temperature plasma exceeding 100 million degrees Celsius for extended durations. The KSTAR Tokamak: Harnessing the Power of Nuclear Fusion KSTAR
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If you’re an avid Internet user, chances are you’re familiar with the Slow Mo Guys, the YouTube sensation dedicated to capturing a wide array of intriguing moments in slow motion. From bullets colliding mid-air to Will Smith wielding a formidable flamethrower, their content spans a decade of awe-inspiring slow-motion footage. In their latest venture, the
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Japan marked a significant milestone on December 1 with the inauguration of JT-60SA, currently the world’s largest operational superconducting tokamak. Shaped like a donut, a tokamak is a nuclear fusion reactor, and this new facility, developed in collaboration with the European Union (EU), serves as a precursor to the under-construction International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)
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Researchers have successfully constructed nanowires featuring a precise 1:2:2 ratio of ytterbium, rhodium, and silicon (YbRh2Si2), revealing an intriguing phase of matter known as the “strange metal.” This quantum material defies conventional expectations, particularly regarding the unique behavior exhibited when electricity is in play. Fluid-Like Motion of Electricity in Strange Metal Nanowires In typical electrical systems, electrons
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Researchers from ETH Zurich have identified a previously unseen type of magnetism. Experiments reveal that an artificially created material exhibits magnetism through a mechanism not observed before. The widely recognized form of magnetism, known as ferromagnetism (the type that causes items to stick to your fridge), occurs when the spins of all electrons in a
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Physicists have demonstrated that the reliance of active particles’ propulsion speed on their orientation leads to the formation of clusters in various shapes within multi-particle systems. This discovery could potentially unlock the potential for programmable matter. Unforeseen Actions in Active Particles: systems composed of self-propelled particles Exploring systems composed of self-propelled particles, known as active
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Researchers at the University of East Anglia have proposed a novel method for using quantum light to observe quantum sound. Their recent publication explores the quantum interaction between light particles (photons) and molecular vibrations. This discovery could deepen our understanding of molecular-level light-matter interactions and their relevance in applications, from quantum technologies to biology. Quantum
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Graphene, a material derived from ordinary pencil lead when shaved down to atomic layers, has demonstrated an array of extraordinary properties over the years. When stacked into five layers in a rhombohedral pattern, graphene exhibits a rare “multiferroic” state, combining unconventional magnetism and a unique form of electronic behavior known as ferro-valleytricity. This discovery, made
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Many condensed matter physicists harbor a dream of witnessing fractionalization. In this phenomenon, a collective state of electrons carries a charge that is a fraction of the electron charge without a magnetic field. The Concept of Fractionalization Eun-Ah Kim, a professor of physics at the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), clarifies that fractionalization does
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