Scientists made a rare find in a sample of oceanic crustal material: the rock contained around a dozen atoms of the plutonium isotope Pu-244. This […]
First nuclear test produced exotic mineral
The first atomic explosion in history produced a previously unknown mineral with an unusual structure. In the residues of the Trinity test of July 16, […]
The shortest amount of time ever measured
A light particle needs just 247 zeptoseconds to cross a molecule made up of two hydrogen atoms. Scientists working with Reinhard Dörner from the University […]
The crack in the world model
A eagerly awaited measurement contradicts the standard model of particle physics. A trail to new laws of nature? Researchers are enthusiastic, but still urge caution. […]
Physics history – From classical to modern physics
In the 17th century, scientists began to ask themselves, are we quite sure this is how things work? Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer and mathematician, […]
Los investigadores crean un ‘hermoso matrimonio’ de enemigos cuánticos
Los científicos de la Universidad de Cornell han identificado un nuevo competidor cuando se trata de materiales cuánticos para la informática y la electrónica de […]
The researchers developed a simple way to break the law of reciprocity in electromagnetics
Image: Xuchen Wang / Aalto University The invention can obviate the complex magnetic structures required to circumvent reciprocity, which is of great benefit in ever-shrinking […]
The distance of the magnetar was measured for the first time immediately
An artist’s view of magnetars, which are neutron stars with extremely strong magnetic fields. Photo by Sophia Dagnello / NRAO / AUI / NSF The […]
Chernobyl’s home acts as a radiation shield – a test in space proved effective
Chernobyl reactors grow mold that holds radiation away from radioactive radiation. Photo by Tim Porter The reactors at the destroyed nuclear power plant in Ukraine […]
The United States plans to increase the use of nuclear power in space
Donald Trump believes his country needs nuclear power to carry out future expeditions to Mars and beyond. In addition, nuclear reactors would be well suited […]
