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04Feb

Scientists Discover Mysterious Nuclear “Bump” Challenging Existing Physics Models

Credit: PixabayScientists at the University of Jyväskylä’s Accelerator Laboratory have precisely measured the atomic masses of radioactive lanthanum isotopes, uncovering an unexpected anomaly in their nuclear binding energies. This discovery sheds light on the formation of elements heavier than iron and raises questions about nuclear structure.At the IGISOL facility, researchers produced short-lived, neutron-rich lanthanum...

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03Feb

Quantum Experiment Uncovers Light Behaving Across Multiple Dimensions

(mycan/Getty Images)A team from the University of Science and Technology of China tested a quantum paradox by measuring light in 37 dimensions, exploring the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) paradox. Their findings provide insights into quantum phenomena and technologies, revealing how difficult it is for our brains to understand the universe’s workings. While local realism predicts a...

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02Feb

Physicists Verify the Presence of a New Type of Magnetism

X-ray spectrum in colors showing differences in alternamagnetic properties. (Amin et al., Nature, 2025)Physicists in Sweden have successfully controlled a newly discovered form of magnetism, opening exciting possibilities for advancements in electronics, from memory storage to energy efficiency.A team led by researchers from the University of Nottingham used high-speed electron accelerators to bombard an ultra-thin wafer...

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01Feb

The Quantum Breakthrough: Researchers Discover a Novel Method to Manipulate Electrons

Filtering spin with a helix. Credit: Angela WittmannElectrons are primarily known for their negative charge, which drives electric currents, but they also possess spin—a magnetic property with vast potential for advancing data storage technology. However, effectively controlling electron spin remains a challenge.Harnessing Spin Through Ferromagnetic Materials and Chiral MoleculesOne common method to align electron...

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29Jan

Artificial Sun Sets New Fusion Record by Surpassing 1,000 Seconds

Credit: AIScientists have just achieved a new milestone in their efforts to create an 'artificial Sun' on Earth. The team behind China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) successfully kept their fusion drive running for over 1,000 seconds, with a precise duration of 1,066 seconds, or nearly 18 minutes.Launched in 2006, EAST is one of...

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25Jan

Illuminating Chirality: Twisting Crystals with Light

Credit: PixabayChirality, a key property in biological, chemical, and physical processes, plays a vital role in enabling unique interactions with polarized light and chiral molecules. As a result, chiral solids are highly valued for applications in catalysis, sensing, and optical technologies. However, chirality in crystals has traditionally remained fixed during their formation, as altering...

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24Jan

Revolutionary Energy Tech: Sustainable Power Harnessed from Biomolecular Crystals

Credit: PixabayA groundbreaking method now enables the eco-friendly generation of electricity from organic materials, potentially revolutionizing how electronic devices are powered.Advancing Piezoelectric Biomolecular ResearchResearchers at the University of Limerick (UL), Ireland, have developed a method to grow organic crystals that harvest energy by applying pressure to amino acid molecules, the building blocks of proteins.While...

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23Jan

Physicists Discover Quantum Forces Poised to Transform Device Efficiency

A groundbreaking discovery in spintronics promises to transform computing by harnessing electron spin-orientation for faster, energy-efficient quantum devices. Credit: SciTechDaily.comIn today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the need for greater storage capacity, efficiency, and computing power continues to rise. To meet these demands, researchers are exploring spintronics, an innovative field that could transform modern electronics....

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21Jan

Science Explains Why You Can’t Hula Hoop

Credit: AIA recent study suggests that your body shape may play a bigger role in your hula hooping ability than your technique, with the findings also potentially influencing advancements in robotics and energy science.Researchers at New York University (NYU) conducted experiments with robotic hula hoopers featuring basic body shapes, examining how variations in their...

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05Jan

Scientists Have Verified the Existence of a Third Type of Magnetism

GarryKillian//Getty ImagesScientists have recently developed and captured images of a new magnetic substance called altermagnetic material. Unlike some discoveries that take decades to materialize after being theorized, altermagnetism has quickly gained attention in the scientific community. In a new paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature, researchers demonstrate their ability to precisely tune these...

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