Detectors for a new era of ATLAS physics
The High-Luminosity upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) will dramatically increase the rate of collisions in the ATLAS experiment. While offering an opportunity for physicists to explore some of the rarest processes in the universe, the lar.....»»
How the humble neutron can help solve some of the universe"s deepest mysteries
Scientists are unleashing the power of neutrons to improve understanding of everyday materials and tackle fundamental questions in physics......»»
The Physics of ‘Sniping’ for Gold
Before you go prospecting in the nearest river, here’s the science of what separates the rocks from the good stuff......»»
Experiments see first evidence of a rare Higgs boson decay
The discovery of the Higgs boson at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in 2012 marked a significant milestone in particle physics. Since then, the ATLAS and CMS collaborations have been diligently investigating the properties of this unique particle.....»»
Quantum matter breakthrough: Tuning density waves
Scientists at EPFL have found a new way to create a crystalline structure called a "density wave" in an atomic gas. The findings can help us better understand the behavior of quantum matter, one of the most complex problems in physics. The research w.....»»
The laws of physics have not always been symmetric, which may explain why you exist
For generations, physicists were sure the laws of physics were perfectly symmetric. Until they weren't......»»
The best smart carbon monoxide detectors of 2023
Smart carbon monoxide detectors make it easy to safeguard your home from these odorless gas. Here's a look at the three best models available in 2023......»»
Gravitational-Wave Search Resumes after Three Years and Lots of Headaches
Researchers still hope to discover hundreds of new binary black hole mergers despite technical setbacks that have sidelined key detectors in Italy and Japan.....»»
Q&A: Why is there so much hype about the quantum computer?
How far along are the quantum technologies? And what do we really mean when we use the word quantum? Senior Adviser Ulrich Busk Hoff has been conducting research into and communicating about quantum physics for several years. Here he provides an over.....»»
The best smart smoke detectors
Time for your old smoke detector to get an upgrade? These smart smoke detectors offer app controls, smartphone alerts, better detection features, and more......»»
Theoretical study offers proof that one parallel world cannot be extremely different from the other
Theoretical string theory in theoretical physics predicts the existence of parallel worlds (mirror symmetry prediction). These two worlds (A-side and B-side) are supposed to differ in terms of the six-dimensional spaces (A and B) hidden in each world.....»»
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Expand your storage capacity and speed up file transfers. OWC Atlas memory cards and select card readers are 20% off for AppleInsider readers now through May 31.Save 20% on OWC memory cards.OWC knows how important it is to store and transfer your fil.....»»
Uncovering universal physics in the dynamics of a quantum system
New experiments using one-dimensional gases of ultra-cold atoms reveal a universality in how quantum systems composed of many particles change over time following a large influx of energy that throws the system out of equilibrium. A team of physicist.....»»
French painters inspire new insights into the physics of soap bubbles
It's one step closer to better control of bubble size, shape for practical applications. Enlarge / Still life of a boy blowing a bubble (circa 1734) by 18th century French painter Jean Siméon Chardin. (credit: Public domain).....»»
Quantum physics proposes a new way to study biology—the results could revolutionize our understanding of how life works
Imagine using your cellphone to control the activity of your own cells to treat injuries and disease. It sounds like something from the imagination of an overly optimistic science fiction writer. But this may one day be a possibility through the emer.....»»
Superconductivity with Tc as high as 32K found in borides
Superconductors with high transition temperature (high-Tc SCs) are long-sought targets in the condensed matter physics and materials communities because of significant scientific and application values. Since the discovery of superconductivity in mer.....»»
What Do a Falling Apple and an Orbiting Moon Have in Common?
Isaac Newton connected the two motions in a way that revolutionized physics and made space travel possible......»»
1 million images get stitched together to form an atlas of star birth
Stars are born in dense clouds of dust and gas called, adorably enough, stellar nurseries. Now, researchers have created an atlas of five of these regions......»»
Breakthrough in dynamical localization transitions and Berry curvature-induced transport
The way light moves around inside an optical microcavity provides an exciting opportunity to explore the connection between classical and quantum physics. This field of research is known as quantum chaos, and it has the potential to spawn many new te.....»»
RHIC gets ready to smash gold ions for Run 23
The start of this year's physics run at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) also marks the start of a new era. For the first time since RHIC began operating at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory in 2000, a brand new.....»»
One of the world"s best radon detectors just got smaller
The need for a smaller, more transportable version of ANSTO's 1,500-liter atmospheric radon-222 monitor, and with a calibration traceable to the International System of Units, prompted the team to develop a 200-liter radon monitor that would meet tho.....»»