Photonic time crystals (PTCs) are a new class of materials that have a refractive index that changes periodically and abruptly in time. Refractive index is...
A Dying Planet Leaves a Giant Trail of Gas in Space
Astronomers have discovered a bizarre phenomenon in the distant cosmos: a giant planet that is losing its atmosphere and leaving a huge trail of gas...
Muons: The New Way to Navigate in Challenging Environments
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking technology that enables navigation in places where GPS can’t reach, such as underground, indoors, and underwater. The technology uses muons,...
Sea sponges reveal the secrets of the deep-sea fish
A new study has found that sea sponges can capture and store DNA fragments from the fish that live around them, providing a novel way...
Oxygen-28: A new challenge for the nuclear strong force
The nuclear strong force is one of the four fundamental forces of nature that holds together the protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus. However,...
Japan’s XRISM Satellite to Explore the Universe’s Hidden Secrets
Japan and NASA are collaborating on a mission to observe the universe in X-rays, a type of light that reveals some of the most energetic...
Soviet satellite fragments in orbit after space debris collision
An old Soviet satellite has broken apart in orbit some 870 miles (1,400 kilometers) above Earth, likely following a collision with space debris. The satellite,...
American Samoa Island Faces the Threat of Submergence Due to Earthquake and Sea Level Rise
On September 29, 2009, a powerful earthquake measuring 8.1 in magnitude occurred near American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga, leading to a destructive tsunami that caused...
Cyberattacks on two major telescopes disrupt astronomical research
Two of the world’s most advanced telescopes, the Gemini North Telescope in Hawaii and the Gemini South Telescope in Chile, were forced to shut down...
Rare blue supermoon dazzles the world, won’t be seen again until 2037
A rare astronomical phenomenon occurred on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, when a blue supermoon rose in the night sky over Israel and much of the...
New bacterium could help stop malaria transmission by mosquitoes, study suggests
Researchers have discovered a new bacterium that can prevent malaria parasites from developing in mosquitoes, which could potentially lead to a new way of controlling...
Rare Quark Particles Detected in Particle Collider Experiment
Scientists have discovered a rare type of atomic core that contains an unusual flavor of quark in one of its nuclear particles. The discovery was...
How Private Space Companies Could Boost Scientific Research in Space
Virgin Galactic, one of the leading private space companies, made history on August 22, 2023, when it launched its first commercial spaceflight from Spaceport America...
Graphene Circuit Breaks Physics Rules and Harvests Clean Power from Heat
Researchers have discovered a new way to extract energy from ambient heat using graphene, a two-dimensional material made of carbon atoms. This breakthrough challenges the...
SpaceX Reveals New Starship Design for Next Orbital Flight Test
SpaceX, the private space company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has shared new images of its Starship rocket, which is being prepared for its second...
How octopuses learn from their complex cells, new study reveals
Octopuses are known for their remarkable intelligence and abilities, such as solving puzzles, escaping from tanks, and even using tools. But what makes these creatures...