PHYSICS & MATH

A Visual Representation of Particles in a Wave

Simple Mod Can Keep Quantum States 10,000 Times Longer

PHYSICS & MATH 08.14.2020 07:30 AM

Technological advancements have allowed physicists to manipulate and study quantum particles, their states, and their interactions. However, they still need to figure out how to keep quantum systems from decaying long enough to practically run computations and transfer information—and a simple solution might just solve the problem

Yale Creates Error-Correcting Cat for Quantum Computers

08.13.2020 06:00 AM

Physicists from Yale University have developed an "error-correcting cat". This device combines the concept of superposition from the famous Schrödinger's cat experiment, and the ability to fix some of the persisting problems with quantum computation.

Rosia Montana Gold Mine Future Remains Uncertain

A New Breakthrough Makes Use of "Fool's Gold"

07.30.2020 09:06 AM

Scientists and engineers from the University of Minnesota have turned the naturally non-magnetic pyrite, or "fool's gold," into a magnetic material.

Many Students With the Potential to Excel in STEM Fields Struggle in School

07.29.2020 15:00 PM

Students who have the kinds of talents scientists and engineers need to solve problems by visualizing how objects could be rotated, combined, or changed in three dimensions often struggle in school. In addition, spatially gifted people are less likely to go to college. And, if they do enroll, they’re less likely to get their degrees.

Behind The Scenes At CERN The European Organisation For Nuclear Research

Quantum Negativity Could Improve Metrology Precision

07.29.2020 10:50 AM

A team of scientists has discovered a physical property, termed "quantum negativity," that allows for more precise measurements and can power new technologies.

New Quantum Computer Application in Materials Science

07.29.2020 07:40 AM

Seen as the future of computing, quantum computers have exciting potential for solving problems beyond the capacity of classical supercomputers. While quantum computers are still mostly under development, one sample has displayed the capability to work on materials problems.

CERN Finds New Evidence of Ultrarare Process That Could Explain Dark Matter

07.28.2020 22:17 PM

Scientists at CERN have reported finding evidence for a process previously predicted by theory. The ultra-rare process could lead to new physics regarding particle processes, explaining dark matter and answering cosmological questions.

Rare, "Ghostly" Sun Particles Detected in an Underground Experiment in Italy

07.27.2020 09:22 AM

In a surprising discovery, physicists have detected a rare, ghostly particle previously thought to be only produced inside the sun--but now, under a mountain in Italy as well.

Gravitons Create 'Noise' in Gravitational Wave Detectors, New Study Reveals

07.27.2020 06:40 AM

Many physicists said that gravitons exist but some believe that it is impossible to observe it in the natural world. Recent studies suggest that gravitons create 'noise' making them easier to spot.

US Reveals Potentially Impenetrable Quantum Internet

07.25.2020 07:00 AM

Through the use of quantum computing, the United States has laid the groundwork for a "virtually unhackable" internet.

Stingless Bees Creates Spiral Beehives Similar to the Formation of Crystals

Stingless Bees Create Spiral Beehives Similar to the Formation of Crystals

07.21.2020 23:04 PM

Southeast Asian and Australian stingless bees have taken the art of building to the next level as they create spiral beehives that rival New York's Guggenheim.

[COVID-19 Update] How Does the Weather Affect Covid-19 Droplets?

07.20.2020 23:30 PM

Scientists are using aerodynamics and physics to measure how droplets spread in various environments. They've discovered how dependent respiratory droplets are on the weather.

Penguins Can Shoot Their Poop Cannons with a Trajectory of Over Four Feet

07.07.2020 02:40 AM

Japanese researchers re-examined previous research into the dynamics of penguin pooping, focusing on maximum firing distance and pressure to help zookeepers better plan for excursions into artificial penguin habitats.

A Walk to Remember: NASA Astronauts Conduct Spacewalk to Replace Lithium Ion Batteries as Part of Power Upgrades in ISS

06.26.2020 21:34 PM

These spacewalks mark the end of a series of power upgrades that began in January 2017 to replace nickel-hydrogen batteries with new lithium-ion batteries as part of power upgrades of the International Space Station.

Full STEM Ahead: Extend Your Kid’s Learning Beyond the Classroom

06.19.2020 11:35 AM

Do you have a kid who just needs to know how everything works? A teen who takes apart their cell phone to see how it functions, a kid who inspects every bug and blade of grass they come across, a tween who spends their evening gazing through a telescope at the solar system? If so, then congratulations: you have a curious mind in your midst!