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.
Physics
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.
Engineers Invent Strings That Can (Almost) Vibrate Forever
A team of engineers reports they have invented strings that can almost vibrate forever, which could revolutionize nanotechnology.
7000-Year-Old Evidence of a Mysterious Cosmic Event is Helping Reveal the Secrets of an Ancient European Settlement
Data from an ancient cosmic event has helped researchers accurately date a prehistoric settlement in northern Greece.
This NASA-Funded Pulsed Plasma Propulsion System Could Carry Humans to Mars in Just Two Months
A groundbreaking new pulsed plasma propulsion system could soon enable faster and safer crewed missions to planets like Mars.
James Webb Space Telescope Discovery Reveals Earliest Black Hole Merger Ever Witnessed
Astronomers report the discovery of the most distant black hole merger ever observed, with help from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Warp Drive Breakthrough Could Enable Constant-Velocity Subluminal Travel, Physics Team Says
A warp drive breakthrough has been unveiled by leading propulsion researchers in in a groundbreaking new study.
Energy Scientists Say They Have Solved the Centuries-Old Mystery of Why Ultra-Thin Sheets of Gold Glow
An international team of energy scientists and theoretical physicists say they've solved the centuries-old mystery of why ultra-thin sheets of gold glow.
From 186,000 Miles Per Second to Zero: Scientists Use Photonic Crystal to Stop Light in its Tracks
Researchers in the Netherlands report the successful use of a photonic crystal to stop light in its tracks.
NASA Veteran’s Propellantless Propulsion Drive That Physics Says Shouldn’t Work Just Produced Enough Thrust to Overcome Earth’s Gravity
A veteran NASA scientist says his company has tested a propellantless propulsion drive technology that produced one Earth gravity of thrust.
New Three-Dimensional Map of the Universe Charts 11 Billion Years of Cosmic Expansion
An international team of collaborators has created a new three-dimensional map of the universe, providing the most detailed view of the cosmos yet seen and charting its expansion over 11 billion years.
Experiments with Bilayer Graphene Reveal ‘Massless’ Movement of Electrons, Similar to Light
New experiments confirm that electrons travel through naturally occurring bilayer graphene much like light, without mass.
Department of Energy Fusion Discovery Could Allow Physicists to Tame Volatile Plasmas
A new strategy toward using fusion to produce electricity combines two methods of managing plasma to allow greater overall flexibility.