Quantcast

Latest News

Wormholes Help Resolve Black Hole Information Paradox

A mathematical analysis helps illuminate the puzzle over how information escapes from a black hole

Theoretical Model Explains How Dust Grains Can Grow into the Seeds of New Planets

By amassing in high-density regions, dust grains avoid drifting toward the star they are orbiting

Quantum Optics Offers Topological Matter Even More Protection

Quantum light can help create longer lasting quantum states useful for information processing

Thermal Electrons Play Key Role in Determining Emissions from Gamma-Ray-Burst Afterglows

Theoretical model probes the origins of unexpectedly high-energy radiation from the aftermath of cosmic explosions

Ringing Black Holes Could Put General Relativity to the Test

Gravitational waves could reveal whether general relativity must be modified at the edges of black holes

Quantum Computing and Deep Learning Could Help Solve the Mysteries of Quantum Gravity

Emerging technologies are promising for helping physicists develop a theory that unites quantum physics and gravity

Visualizing Spin Angular Momentum in Water Waves

An important concept in quantum physics known as spin can be seen in water waves

Quantum Computing Could Get Boost From Discovery of Q-Silicon

Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered a new distinct form of silicon called Q-silicon which, among other interesting properties, is ferromagnetic at room temperature.

Static Electricity Attracts Ticks to Hosts, Scientists Find

Ticks can be attracted across air gaps several times larger than themselves by the static electricity that their hosts naturally accumulate, researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered.

Conductivity Becomes Crystal Clear in New Study

Crystals that can freely conduct electrons, but not heat, hold great potential for numerous applications.

New Technique Boosts Efficiency, Sustainability of Large-Scale Perovskite Solar Cells

An international team of researchers has demonstrated a technique for producing perovskite photovoltaic materials on an industrial scale, which will reduce the cost and improve the performance of mass-produced perovskite solar cells.

Strings Of Magnetic Energy Shown to Flex, Wiggle, And Reconnect

A multi-institutional team exploring the physics of collective behavior has developed and measured a model nanomagnetic array in which the behavior can be best understood as that of a set of wiggling strings.

‘Self-Driving’ Lab Speeds Up Research, Synthesis of Energy Materials

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University at Buffalo have developed and demonstrated a ‘self-driving lab’ that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and fluidic systems to advance our understanding of metal halide perovskite (MHP) nanocrystals.

Design Tweak Helps Prevent Malfunction in Yarns Designed to Store Energy

In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found a way to prevent electrical malfunctions in yarns designed to store electrical energy.

Quantum ‘Shock Absorbers’ Allow Perovskite to Exhibit Superfluorescence at Room Temperature

Semiconducting perovskites that exhibit superfluorescence at room temperature do so due to built-in thermal “shock absorbers” which protect dipoles within the material from thermal interference.

Study Finds Offshore Wind Could Drive Down Energy Costs in New England

A new analysis led by North Carolina State University researchers found offshore wind power could help lower wholesale electricity prices on average for six states in New England, with relatively low risk of wind turbines failing during extreme winter storms.

Why Exotic States of Matter Don’t Need Edges

Contrary to expectation, experiments show that edges are not needed to realize an unusual quantum effect

Quantum ‘Magic’ Could Help Explain the Origin of Spacetime

Physicists relate the quantum property of ‘magic’ to the chaotic nature of black holes for the first time

Stripes Within Crystals Hint at Behavior of Electrons in Quantum Systems

A hidden pattern of electrons could provide clues to exotic quantum behavior

Modeling Longer-Lived Holes in Silicon Quantum Dots

The development of quantum computers will benefit from a new model of spin in tiny silicon dots