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Hunting for dark matter axions with a quantum-powered haloscope
Axions are hypothetical light particles that could solve two different physics problems, as they could explain why some nuclear interactions don't violate time symmetry and are also promising dark matter candidates. Dark ...
Image: Ball bearings as tools for studying physics in microgravity
In this Oct. 20, 2025, photo, tiny ball bearings surround a larger central bearing during the Fluid Particles experiment, conducted inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) aboard the International Space Station's Destiny ...
General Physics
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Twisted light-matter systems unlock unusual topological phenomena
Properties that remain unchanged when materials are stretched or bent, which are broadly referred to as topological properties, can contribute to the emergence of unusual physical effects in specific systems.
Using microwave pulses to plug leaks in quantum computers makes them more reliable
Scientists have developed a new approach to correcting common quantum computing errors, which could pave the way for more reliable systems.
How do I make clear ice at home? A food scientist shares easy tips
When you splurge on a cocktail in a bar, the drink often comes with a slab of aesthetically pleasing, perfectly clear ice. The stuff looks much fancier than the slightly cloudy ice you get from your home freezer. How do they ...
General Physics
Dec 29, 2025
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Josephson junction behavior observed with only one superconductor and iron barrier
Separate two superconductors with a thin layer of material and something strange happens.
Superconductivity
Dec 29, 2025
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Researchers discover a new superfluid phase in non-Hermitian quantum systems
A stable "exceptional fermionic superfluid," a new quantum phase that intrinsically hosts singularities known as exceptional points, has been discovered by researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo.
General Physics
Dec 29, 2025
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Dual-cation strategy boosts upconversion efficiency in stable oxide perovskites
Researchers at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new way to significantly enhance upconversion luminescence in oxide perovskites, a class of materials known for their ...
Optics & Photonics
Dec 29, 2025
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New materials, old physics—the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm
As the weather grows cold this winter, you may be one of the many Americans pulling their winter jackets out of the closet. Not only can this extra layer keep you warm on a chilly day, but modern winter jackets are also a ...
General Physics
Dec 29, 2025
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New optical method reveals micellar structure changes under extensional stress
Complex fluids, such as polymer melts and concentrated suspensions, are foundational materials for industrial products, including high-strength plastics and optical components. The final performance of these materials depends ...
Optics & Photonics
Dec 29, 2025
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New model showcases microbubble behavior in viscoelastic fluid under ultrasound forcing
Encapsulated microbubbles (EMBs), tiny gas-filled bubbles coated in lipid or protein shells, play a central role in biomedical ultrasound. When exposed to ultrasound waves, EMBs contract, resulting in oscillations that enhance ...
Soft Matter
Dec 29, 2025
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New method uses spin motion to control heat flow in magnetic materials
NIMS, in joint research with the University of Tokyo, AIST, the University of Osaka, and Tohoku University, have proposed a novel method for actively controlling heat flow in solids by utilizing the transport of magnons—quasiparticles ...
Condensed Matter
Dec 29, 2025
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Evidence of a quantum spin liquid ground state in a kagome material
Quantum spin liquids are exotic states of matter in which spins (i.e., the intrinsic angular momentum of electrons) do not settle into an ordered pattern and continue to fluctuate, even at extremely low temperatures. This ...
Detecting the hidden magnetism of altermagnets
Altermagnets are a newly recognized class of antiferromagnets whose magnetic structure behaves very differently from what is found in conventional systems. In conventional antiferromagnets, the sublattices are linked by simple ...
Condensed Matter
Dec 26, 2025
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Ultracold atoms observed climbing a quantum staircase
For the first time, scientists have observed the iconic Shapiro steps, a staircase-like quantum effect, in ultracold atoms.
Condensed Matter
Dec 25, 2025
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Research uncovers the telltale tail of black hole collisions
When black holes collide, the impact radiates into space like the sound of a bell in the form of gravitational waves. But after the waves, there comes a second reverberation—a murmur that physicists have theorized but never ...
General Physics
Dec 25, 2025
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New image sensor breaks optical limits
Imaging technology has transformed how we observe the universe—from mapping distant galaxies with radio telescope arrays to unlocking microscopic details inside living cells. Yet despite decades of innovation, a fundamental ...
Optics & Photonics
Dec 24, 2025
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New reactor produces clean energy and carbon nanotubes from natural gas
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a new reactor that converts natural gas (a common energy source primarily composed of methane) into two highly valuable resources: clean hydrogen fuel and carbon ...
Raindrops form 'sandballs' as they roll downhill, contributing more to erosion than previously thought
What happens as a raindrop impacts bare soil has been fairly well-studied, but what happens to raindrops afterward is poorly understood. We know that the initial splash of raindrops on soil contributes to erosion, but a new ...
Promising new superconducting material discovered with the help of AI
Tohoku University and Fujitsu Limited have successfully used AI to derive new insights into the superconductivity mechanism of a new superconducting material.
Condensed Matter
Dec 23, 2025
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