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Latest story• Jun 14, 2025

Empty space is a lie: Scientists reveal secret to making light out of thin air

Scientists at Oxford simulated creating light from seemingly empty space using powerful computer models. They recreated a phenomenon where intense lasers disturb the quantum vacuum, producing observable effects like light creation without matter. This challenges the concept of true emptiness in space and suggests the ability to manipulate the vacuum. The research could impact physics, laser technology, and our...

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German firm accelerates race for world’s first nuclear fusion plant with funding boost

Proxima Fusion, a Munich-based startup, has secured €130 million in Series A funding to build a commercial fusion power plant using a stellarator design. The company aims to complete its Stellarator Model Coil by 2027 and start...

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Antarctic detector picks up signals that defy all known laws of particle physics

Scientists detected unexplained radio pulses from beneath Antarctica using the ANITA experiment. The signals suggest particles traveled through Earth, defying known physics. Researchers ruled out known sources and noise, deeming...

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Researchers claim spoof-proof random number generator breakthrough

Scientists developed a system for generating truly random numbers using quantum entanglement and a public hash chain. The Colorado University Randomness Beacon (CURBy) uses entangled photons measured at two sites, creating...

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Simulating Jupiter

A new technique for creating realistic gas giant animations without computational fluid dynamics has been developed. The method uses custom flowfields, velocity textures, and shader-based integration to simulate complex...

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Watch: Inventor creates Transformers-styled robot that becomes shape-shifting vehicle

British inventor James Bruton built a rideable transformer robot that changes from humanoid to vehicle form, using a Teensy microcontroller, 16 motors, 3D-printed parts, and LED lights for a stable, passenger-friendly design.

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Gravity-sensing NASA probe may reveal exoplanet interiors with 100x precision

NASA's proposed Gravity Imaging Radio Observer (GIRO) could revolutionize exoplanet study. This compact, low-cost probe uses gravity signals and radio waves to map planet interiors with 10-100 times better accuracy than...

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Brain Implant Lets Man with ALS Speak and Sing with His ‘Real Voice’

A symphony of thought erupts from a man's mind, translated into speech and song by a groundbreaking brain-computer interface. This new system, developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis, allows a 45-year-old...

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World’s first 20-ton twin-sonar drone turns oceans into submarine hunting ground

South Korea's SonarTech unveils a prototype 20-ton unmanned surface vessel for anti-submarine warfare. The ASW-USV features twin sonar systems, long endurance, and advanced detection capabilities. It can operate autonomously for...

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UK bets $956 million on new Edinburgh supercomputer to lead global AI push

The UK government will invest $956 million in a new supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, part of a larger plan to enhance AI computing capacity and maintain Britain's competitiveness in advanced research across multiple...

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Simple acid tweak supercharges carbon capture tech, extends CO2 device life 50-fold

Rice University researchers extended carbon capture device lifespans by using mild acid instead of water to humidify CO2 gas, preventing salt buildup and keeping systems running 50 times longer than conventional setups.

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MIT’s origami-inspired hydrogel harvests clean water from air with zero power

MIT engineers have developed an innovative device that harvests drinking water from air without electricity. The origami-inspired hydrogel panel absorbs moisture at night and releases it during the day, producing up to 160...

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Otus: World’s 5th most efficient supercomputer powered entirely by green energy

Paderborn University's new supercomputer, Otus, ranks fifth in energy efficiency globally, boasting 142,656 cores, 108 GPUs, and 5 petabytes of storage, while doubling its predecessor's power and supporting research across...

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Solar Orbiter captures images of the sun's pole for the first time

The Solar Orbiter captured groundbreaking images of the sun's southern pole, thanks to a Venus flyby that tilted its orbit. These first-ever views reveal a chaotic magnetic field at the pole, coinciding with the sun's 11-year...

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Scientists achieve precision activation of quantum defects in diamond

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to precisely create and control quantum defects in diamond, a crucial step for quantum technologies. Using a two-step process involving ion implantation and laser activation,...

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This German startup wants to build portable quantum computers using diamonds - and says its QPU will sit next to a GPU or a CPU one day

Quantum Brilliance is developing portable quantum computers using diamond-based quantum processing units (QPUs) that operate at room temperature. The company aims to integrate these QPUs with GPUs and CPUs in servers or vehicles,...

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Monster black hole jet from the early universe is basking in the 'afterglow' of the Big Bang

Astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have imaged an energy jet from an ancient supermassive black hole's quasar, J1610+1811, located 11.6 billion light-years away. The jet, visible due to cosmic microwave background...

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Does Form Really Shape Function?

L. Mahadevan, a Harvard professor, studies the intersection of mathematics, physics, and biology to explore form and function in nature. He investigates topics like brain folding, termite mounds, and human perception of geometry....

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Europe cools giant 20-ton magnets at -456°F for 10x particle collision boost

Engineers at CERN are nearing completion of a crucial test facility for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider upgrade. The 95-meter-long test stand replicates new segments that will be installed in the LHC, featuring advanced...

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Nuclear fusion gets $3.4 billion boost as UK repurposes old coal plant site

The UK government has committed £2.5 billion ($3.4 billion) to build the world's first prototype fusion power plant. Called STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production), the project will be constructed on the site of a former...

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US quantum tech unlocks 3D acceleration using 6 hair-thin lasers, cold atoms

The new quantum 3D accelerometer from UC Boulder uses cold atoms and lasers to measure acceleration more precisely than traditional sensors, potentially improving navigation for vehicles and spacecraft.

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Scientists turn plastic bottle waste into clean hydrogen fuel with solar power

A new recycling system uses sunlight to break down plastic bottles into hydrogen fuel and other byproducts, offering a stable, scalable solution for both plastic waste management and clean energy production.

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Here’s how a collision of star remnants launches a gleaming jet

Two colliding neutron stars likely formed a black hole and launched a high-energy jet, according to a new computer simulation. The model reveals how the merger amplifies the magnetic field of the lighter star, creating a massive...

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Beyond the boom: How supersonic flight works, why it vanished, and the quiet comeback

Quiet thump or thunderous boom? The future of supersonic flight hinges on this crucial distinction. NASA's experimental X-59 aircraft aims to transform the jarring sonic boom into a gentle sound, potentially reviving commercial...

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