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Scientists created a larger-scale model of superconducting vortices using a tiny cylinder and magnetic flux, allowing observation of previously undetectable quantum states and potentially advancing superconductor research and quantum simulation technology.
US scientists have developed an AI-driven method to convert scrap metal into high-performance 3D-printed rocket parts. The $6.3 million DARPA-funded project, led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute, aims to enable production of...
Physicists have discovered how electric fields can suppress superconductivity in thin metallic films. By applying a strong electric field to ultrathin superconducting metals, researchers found they could control current flow,...
The binomial number system represents non-negative integers using a sum of three binomial coefficients. Every number can be uniquely expressed as C(c,3) + C(b,2) + C(a,1), where 0 ≤ a < b < c. This system has potential...
A cosmic bounce inside a black hole may have birthed our universe, challenging the long-held Big Bang theory. Physicist Niayesh Afshordi and colleagues propose that our cosmos emerged from the collapse and rebound of matter in a...
Chinese scientists plan to build a state-of-the-art eta meson factory in Guangdong province. The facility aims to produce over 10 trillion eta mesons annually, helping researchers study rare particle decays that could reveal...
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Cologne, Germany ordered 20,500 residents to evacuate after three massive unexploded American WWII bombs were found in a shipyard. The operation, described as the largest evacuation since WWII, affected hospitals, schools, and...
Drought-exposed Norway spruce trees adapt by growing shorter shoots and fewer needles, reducing needle area by 60% to conserve water, while Swiss pines from wet areas struggle with sudden drought, revealing trees' adaptive memory...
Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport has installed a battery energy storage system using 162 recycled EV batteries from Nissan and Stellantis. The system, part of the PIONEER project, stores 6 MWh of energy from 55,000 solar panels,...
AI has decrypted the Dead Sea Scrolls, revealing surprisingly accurate dates that challenge previous assumptions. The University of Groningen's "Enoch" AI system combines radiocarbon dating, handwriting analysis, and machine...
The discovery of TOI-6894b, a massive planet orbiting a small red dwarf star, challenges current planet formation theories and may lead to revised estimates of giant planets in our galaxy.
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have identified promising superconductors that may reduce the need for extreme cooling in quantum computers. Using neutron reflectometry at ANSTO, they observed the growth of silicide...
Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft completed its first pilot-controlled flight, taking off from a conventional runway. Chief test pilot Jeff Greenwood flew the aircraft at speeds of 125 mph and altitudes over 1,500 feet. This test...
New research suggests quantum computers could break RSA encryption 20 times easier than previously thought. Google researchers urge swift adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography, recommending vulnerable systems be deprecated...
Scientists created a synthetic system using a superconducting cylinder and magnetic flux to observe previously elusive quantum states in superconducting vortices, potentially advancing quantum simulators and material studies.
Ed White became the first American to perform a spacewalk 60 years ago during the Gemini 4 mission. Using a handheld maneuvering unit, White spent 23 minutes floating outside the spacecraft, taking photos and enjoying the...
MIT researchers modeled neutron stars using supercomputers, calculating isospin density effects and mapping equations of state to gain insights into quark-gluon behavior and predict neutron star composition and maximum mass.
Impulse Space's Mira spacecraft, using nitrous oxide and ethane thrusters, has proven effective for orbital payload mobility. Originally designed for "last mile" services, Mira has attracted Space Force interest for its...
Japanese scientists have developed a revolutionary plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, potentially addressing ocean pollution. This breakthrough material breaks down faster than conventional biodegradable plastics,...
The human brain uses 20% of the body's energy while making up only 2% of its weight. Research shows focused mental tasks consume just 5% more energy than the brain at rest. Most brain function is dedicated to maintenance,...
Frequent small earthquakes near slow-slip zones disrupt megathrust fault synchronization, affecting slip extent and potentially influencing the timing of large quakes, even from a distance.
Deep in the void of space, nuclear fission could revolutionize our journey to the stars. A new study presented at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference explores how this technology could dramatically cut travel time and...
NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has directly observed sputtering, a process where solar wind particles collide with Mars' upper atmosphere, causing atoms to escape into space. This discovery provides evidence for how Mars lost its thick...
A groundbreaking simulation using the Perlmutter supercomputer has revealed how a black hole tears apart a neutron star in its final moments. The simulation shows the neutron star's crust cracking like an earthquake, triggering...