Solar Orbiter Uncovers Sun’s Two Hidden Engines Firing Cosmic Electrons The European Space Agency-led Solar Orbiter mission has traced floods of energetic electrons hurled out from the Sun to reveal the existence of two hidden engines propelling these particles into space. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the mechanisms behind the solar wind and offers […]
New molecular discovery shows electrons can be steered, boosting drug safety
New Molecular Discovery Shows Electrons Can Be Steered, Boosting Drug Safety In a first that could change how scientists study the building blocks of life, ETH Zurich researchers have made a groundbreaking molecular discovery. This discovery reveals that electrons, the subatomic particles that surround the nucleus of an atom, can be precisely steered within a […]
Electrons spiral with a purpose: A new platform decodes their selective spin
Electrons Spiral with a Purpose: A New Platform Decodes Their Selective Spin By combining the principles of physics, chemistry, and biology, scientists have crafted a special programmable platform that decodes the selective spin of electrons. This groundbreaking innovation marks a significant leap forward in our understanding of electron behavior and opens up a world of […]
How fast is quantum tunneling? A new clock reveals electrons don’t wait
How Fast is Quantum Tunneling? A New Clock Reveals Electrons Don’t Wait Imagine a car passing through a locked gate without breaking it. It sounds like a scene from a science fiction movie, right? Well, in the world of quantum mechanics, this seemingly impossible phenomenon is a reality known as quantum tunneling. Quantum tunneling is […]
Thermopower unveils the secret fractional quantum state in graphene
Thermopower Unveils the Secret Fractional Quantum State in Graphene Imagine a super-cold, ultra-thin layer of electrons trapped in a strong magnetic field. Normally, electrons follow the rules of classical physics, but under extreme conditions, such as those found in graphene, a wonder material, they exhibit behavior that can only be explained by quantum mechanics. Recently, […]