Black Holes and Dark Energy May be Connected, as Potential Link Emerges Between Two Cosmic Mysteries
New research proposes a profound connection between two of the universe’s greatest mysteries: black holes and dark energy.
Physics
Scientists Have Discovered a New Way to Create Superheavy Elements
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory say they have discovered a new way to create superheavy elements.
“The Wormhole Dilemma: Could Advanced Civilizations Use Time Travel to Rewrite History?
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb looks at whether wormhole technologies could allow time travel, and if so, what the implications might be for history.
Department of Energy Scientists Capture Imagery of Perplexing Object That Evades Easy Description
Scientists with the U.S. Department of Energy say an object once predicted only in theory has now been captured in 3D X-ray images.
Lightning Strikes May Release Deadly, High-Energy ‘Killer Electrons’ That Can Fry Electronics and Humans
Scientists say lightning strikes may be releasing deadly high-energy "killer electrons" that can fry electronics and humans alike.
Cold War Spy Technology Captures Radioactive Lightning Storms
Two symbols of the Cold War, nuclear explosions and U2 spy planes combine in new storm research investigating "radioactive lightning."
Mysterious Dark Energy May Solve Two Cosmic Mysteries, Say MIT Scientists
MIT scientists say that dark energy could be the missing factor that explains some of the most perplexing phenomena in the universe.
Astronomers Detect Massive 23 Million Light-Year Wide Megastructure, Revealing Largest Black Hole Jets Ever Seen
In a breakthrough discovery, astronomers report the detection of the largest pair of black hole jets ever observed, which span an incredible distance of 23 million light years.
New Math Brings Us One Step Closer to Unifying Einstein’s Relativity and Quantum Physics (Updated)
New mathematics could provide researchers with a framework for a "unified theory" that will allow new methods of resolving several of the universe’s mysteries.
Scientists Demonstrate Key Technologies Behind Holy Grail of Timekeeping: The World’s First Nuclear Clock
A team of scientists have successfully demonstrated all of the technologies required to build the world's first nuclear clock.
Tiny Black Holes with Appetites Could Help Shed Light on Quantum-Gravitational Physics
The quantum dance of mini black holes offers potentials for understanding how accretion occurs at the subatomic level.
Is Dark Matter Made of Primordial Black Holes?
New research is placing dynamical constraints on primordial black holes (PBHs) as a potential dark matter candidate.
Researchers Discover “Unexpected” New States of Matter in Observations of Odd Electron Phenomena
Unexpected new states of matter that challenge existing theories have been revealed in recent investigations by Georgia researchers.
NASA’s Cold Atom Lab Aims to Unlock Cosmic Mysteries with Quantum Experiments in Space
The Cold Atom Lab (CAL) is a groundbreaking research setup that introduces a new frontier of quantum science to the International Space Station (ISS).
DARPA-Funded Laser Research Program May Lead to New Atomic Clock Breakthrough
New laser research by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is paving the way toward developing the most accurate atomic clock ever constructed.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovers Evidence That Could Finally Resolve Cosmology’s Most Contentious Debate
New data from the James Webb Space Telescope have renewed debate over the Hubble Tension, one of the most controversial issues in astrophysics.
Researchers Finally Know Why the Sun’s Corona is Massively Hotter than its Surface
The longstanding mystery of why the Sun's corona is several times hotter than its surface may have finally been solved.
Can Black Holes Be Made from Light? Scientists Say No, but Gravity Suggests Otherwise.
Can a black hole be made from light? A recent paper says no, but there was a crucial factor omitted from their calculations.
Department of Energy Neutrino Breakthrough Using Prototype Detector Moves Scientists Closer to Solving a Cosmic Mystery
Scientists with the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) have successfully detected the first neutrinos using a novel prototype particle detector.
CERN Experiment Achieves Groundbreaking First Observations of High-Energy Neutrino Interactions in a Particle Collider
High-energy neutrino interactions have been observed within a particle collider for the first time, according to findings detailed in a new study that marks an important new milestone in particle physics.
Quantum Tunneling Mysteries to be Unraveled Under New NSF Funded Effort
New research into quantum tunneling aims to unravel the central mystery behind the seemingly impossible quantum physics phenomenon.
Pyramid Power: Technology Resembling World’s Most Famous Ancient Structure Leads to Game Changer in Optical Communication
A potentially revolutionary new pyramid-shaped technology could greatly advance optical communications.
Scientists Explore Expanded Wavelength Single-Photon Emitters for the Quantum Internet of the Future
New research explores the possibility of using improved single-photon emitters to power the quantum internet of the future.
Scientists Propose Clever New Strategy for Spotting Alien Warp Drives That May Be Lurking in the Cosmos
An international team of researchers has devised a new method of detecting gravitational waves that might be produced by alien warp drives.
Hunt for Element 120 Underway as Team Confirms First Creation of Element 116 Using Titanium Beam
Element 116 has officially been created for the first time using a titanium beam. Will the long-sought element 120 be next?
Effort to Harness Gamma Rays Using Quantum Theory Aims to Create the World’s Most Powerful Laser
Researchers working to control high energy gamma-rays hope their work will help produce the most powerful laser ever built.
Real Life Tractor Beams? Game-Changing New Technology Could Lead to Non-Invasive Medical Procedures
Tractor beams, a technology once relegated to science fiction, could soon become a practical reality with the help of recent advancements in metasurface research.
World’s Most Powerful Supercollider Ever Takes Huge Leap Forward Following Muon Beam Breakthrough
Researchers have announced a major breakthrough in muon-marshalling that could lead to the world's most powerful supercollider ever.
NASA Scientist Says Patented ‘Exodus Effect’ Propellantless Propulsion Drive that Defies Physics is Ready to go to Space
The inventor of a propellantless propulsion drive, which he claims uses an unknown force called the 'Exodus Effect,' is ready to go to space.
Bizarre Tachyons That May Be Able to Send Data Back in Time Could be Reconciled with Special Relativity
New insights into mysterious tachyons could help shed light on questions involving our understanding of the quantum world.
‘Time Traveling’ Quantum Sensor Breakthrough Allows Scientists to Gather Data from the Past
A breakthrough that leverages "spooky action at a distance" could lead to practical time-traveling quantum sensors.
CERN Physicists Report First Direct Detection of Electron Neutrinos in Groundbreaking Experiment
Electron neutrinos have been experimentally observed for the first time during recent experiments by physicists at CERN.
Scientists Devise a New Strategy for Solving the Mystery of Dark Matter: They Want to Trap It
Scientists have proposed a novel method of potentially detecting dark matter: by using a 3D-printed vacuum system to “trap” it with ultra-cold lithium atoms.
Time Crystals Could be the Circuit Boards of Future Quantum Computers
Researchers say that time crystals could one day become a core component in the construction of quantum computers.
Game-Changing CERN Experiments Offer Physicists Unprecedented New Insights into the Universe’s Mysteries
Groundbreaking new advancements at CERN are revealing deeper insights into the fundamental nature of our universe.
Secrets of 2000-Year-Old Analog Computer Revealed with Help from Gravitational Wave Technology
New insights into function of the famous Antikythera mechanism have been made with help from technology developed for the study of gravitational waves.
Physicists Are Closing In on The Elusive “Chameleon Particle” and Discovering the Mysterious Nature of Dark Energy
Physicists are now able to detect gravitational anomalies at unprecedented precision in the hunt for the elusive "Chameleon particle."
A New Low-Noise Laser System Could Further Advance LiDAR Technology
Scientists have developed a smaller and quieter laser that could potentially advance LiDAR capabilities and other technologies.
Was Pi Just Hacked? String Theory Scientists ‘Stumble Upon’ Whole New Way to Represent Famously Irrational Number
String Theory scientists say they have "hacked" Pi, resulting in a whole new way to represent the famously irrational number.
CERN Experiment Reveals “Spooky Action at a Distance” Persists Between Top Quarks
Quantum entanglement in top quarks has been demonstrated, according to the results of a groundbreaking experiment by physicists at CERN.
Quantum Simulations Reveal New Insights into Behavior of Neutrinos Fueling Supernovas
New research is revealing key insights into the role mysterious neutrinos play in fueling supernovae.
Department of Energy Scientists Achieve Fusion Milestone with Promising New Plasma Escape Mechanism
In a fusion energy milestone, researchers have revealed new ways of improving reactor efficiency and longevity while reducing the potential for damage.
Scientists Produce Black Hole ‘Plasma Fireballs’ on Earth in New Breakthrough Experiment
Researchers have produced high-density “plasma fireballs” on Earth, recreating conditions that naturally occur around black holes.
Einstein Telescope to Usher New Era in Astrophysics with Observations of Gravitational Waves
The Einstein Telescope, a state-of-the-art new gravitational wave detector, could mark the beginning of a new era in astrophysics.
Engineers Studying One-Dimensional Materials Discover the World’s Thinnest Wire
Swiss engineers studying one-dimensional materials say they have stumbled upon what may be the world's thinnest wire.
DARPA’s Secretive New Neutrino Detector Program Could Be A Game-Changer for Global Underwater Military Surveillance
DARPA is aiming to revolutionize global military surveillance and underwater communication using neutrino detection technology.
DOE-Funded Experiments that ‘Squeeze’ Infrared Light by 90% Establish a Whole New Class of Optical Materials
Experiments funded by the U.S. Department of Energy show the uncanny ability to squeeze infrared light by 90%.
Clash Between General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics Could Be Resolved by New Mathematical Framework
New research is offering fresh insights into the long-held divide between general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Gravity Without Mass? New Study Challenges the Existence of Hypothetical Dark Matter
A recent study that presents new challenges to the existence of dark matter suggests gravity may be able to exist even in the absence of mass.
Mysterious “Hawking Radiation” May Be Detectable Using Contemporary Telescopes, Researchers Say
New research suggests that black hole mergers may produce smaller black hole “morsels” that could help astronomers detect Hawking radiation using current telescopes.