A clever mathematical tool known as virtual particles unlocks the strange and mysterious inner workings of subatomic ...
The amplituhedron, a shape at the heart of particle physics, appears to be deeply connected to the mathematics of paper folding.
By using something called a quantum grid, scientists have found a clever way to simultaneously measure momentum and position without violating Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
Dark matter has bewildered scientists for centuries. It makes up most of the universe’s matter, but it can’t be seen directly ...
In January I wrote a piece titled “ 5 Physics Equations Everyone Should Know .” Lots of you weighed in with your own ...
The French company Vaonis is one of the leading manufacturers of smart telescopes, and the Vespera Pro is their premium model ...
The researchers recorded a small number of unexplained signals suspected to be lightweight dark matter. A cutting-edge ...
This article explores how our understanding of the universe has evolved—from the scale of everyday experience down to the ...
Climate finance. Outside the investment world, the phrase might sound like a mashup of Wall Street jargon and policy pledges. But money isn’t neutral. Every dollar tells a story about the future it ...
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How to Measure Nothing Better

Cold atoms could also potentially measure much lower vacuum pressures than ion gauges can. The current lowest pressure they’ve reliably measured is around 10 -9 Pa, and NIST scientists are working on ...
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Glow in the dark

Explore how the brightest glow in the dark pigment absorbs and emits light. This experiment demonstrates its intensity, longevity, and the fascinating physics behind luminescence.
Scientists are like prospectors, excavating the natural world seeking gems of knowledge about physical reality. And in the century just past, scientists have dug deep enough to discover that reality’s ...