Scientists Rewrite Physics by Debunking 200-Year-Old Theory on Why Ice Is Slippery Researchers in Germany have challenged a 200-year-old assumption and revealed that pressure and friction are at the core of why ice is slippery, fundamentally reshaping our understanding of a phenomenon we often take for granted. The conventional wisdom, dating back to the early […]
Fluoro wall finally shattered: Quantum tunneling observed in heavy fluorine atoms
Fluoro Wall Finally Shattered: Quantum Tunneling Observed in Heavy Fluorine Atoms Quantum tunneling is a strange phenomenon where tiny particles manage to pass through barriers they should not, according to classical physics. Until recently, this mind-boggling behavior was primarily observed in light elements like electrons or hydrogen atoms. However, a groundbreaking study has shattered the […]