Canadian Nuclear Firm Wins Fusion Funding to Achieve Next Scientific Milestone Canada-based nuclear fusion energy startup General Fusion has received a funding boost, which gives it the necessary resources to push forward in the race to achieve the next scientific milestone in clean energy production. This recent development not only propels General Fusion to the […]
Nuclear fusion plasma failures predicted with 94% accuracy by China’s new AI
China’s New AI Predicts Nuclear Fusion Plasma Failures with 94% Accuracy A team of researchers headed by Professor Sun Youwen at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) in China has made a groundbreaking advancement in the field of nuclear fusion. They have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can predict nuclear fusion plasma […]
New US gamma-ray detector promises breakthroughs in understanding atomic nuclei
New US Gamma-Ray Detector Promises Breakthroughs in Understanding Atomic Nuclei The field of nuclear physics is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation with the introduction of the Gamma-Ray Energy Tracking Array (GRETA) detector. This cutting-edge technology is poised to provide unparalleled insights into the intricate structure and behavior of atomic nuclei, offering scientists a […]
Scientists freeze hot glass nanoparticles’ rotation at record quantum purity of 92%
Breaking the Quantum Barrier: Scientists Freeze Hot Glass Nanoparticles’ Rotation at Record Purity of 92% The intriguing rules of quantum physics almost always fail when you move from atoms and molecules to larger objects. However, a recent groundbreaking experiment has defied this norm by achieving a record quantum purity of 92% in the rotation of […]
Neutrinos just ghosted dark matter in the hunt for their tiny mass, study reveals
Neutrinos: The Ghosts of the Particle World Revealed in a Surprising Study Neutrinos are among the strangest known particles, so lightweight that trillions pass through your body every second without you even noticing. These elusive particles have once again taken the spotlight in the world of physics, this time in a groundbreaking study that has […]
Compact detector unlocks reactor’s neutrino mystery with first-ever detection
Compact Detector Unlocks Reactor’s Neutrino Mystery with First-Ever Detection Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics (MPIK) have detected antineutrinos from a compact nuclear reactor for the first time, shedding light on a long-standing mystery in neutrino physics. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step forward in our understanding of these elusive particles […]
Gold survives 19,000 kelvins without melting in record-breaking extreme physics test
Gold survives 19,000 kelvins without melting in record-breaking extreme physics test In a landmark experiment, scientists have directly measured the temperature of atoms in “warm dense matter” conditions, where gold managed to defy expectations by surviving temperatures as high as 19,000 kelvins without melting. This incredible feat opens up a realm of possibilities in understanding […]
No electrons needed: This optical microscope sees atoms at one-nanometer resolution
No electrons needed: This optical microscope sees atoms at one-nanometer resolution Microscopes have long been scientists’ eyes into the unseen, revealing everything from bustling cells to the intricate world of atoms. However, a groundbreaking development in the field of microscopy is revolutionizing how we observe the tiniest building blocks of matter. The introduction of an […]
Ghost particles under pressure: KATRIN squeezes secrets from neutrinos
Ghost particles under pressure: KATRIN squeezes secrets from neutrinos They slip through walls, pass through planets, and rarely leave a trace. Can you guess what these elusive entities are? The answer lies in the mysterious world of neutrinos. These ghostly particles, with almost no mass and no electric charge, are among the most abundant in […]
Spinons can travel solo, scientists confirm in quantum magnetism breakthrough
Spinons can travel solo, scientists confirm in quantum magnetism breakthrough In a breakthrough that could transform the understanding of quantum magnetism, scientists have shown that spinons, the mysterious elementary excitations in magnetic materials, can indeed travel solo. This groundbreaking discovery challenges previous assumptions in the field of quantum physics and opens up a realm of […]