Physicists discover an orderly new quantum state called the fractional Fermi sea
Researchers cycled ultracold cesium atoms between attractive and repulsive states to uncover an exotic quantum phase called a fractional Fermi…
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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope surpasses expectations with 30% sharper vision
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Researchers discover a highly efficient shortcut to fusion energy
Scientists propose a new method that reverses the traditional fusion process by heating plasma before compressing it, saving significant amounts…
Scientists build a self-stabilizing nuclear clock that could revolutionize timekeeping
Researchers have developed the first self-stabilizing nuclear clock, operating entirely independently of conventional atomic clocks. The technology uses thorium atomic…
NASA looks to underground lunar caves to build its first Moon base
NASA has selected three new scientific investigations to pave the way for a permanent, sustainable human presence on the Moon.…
Microscopic pond organism reveals a surprising new twist in the genetic code of life
A newly discovered microscopic organism from a freshwater pond uses a unique genetic code that breaks established biological rules. Two…
NASA and Nokia partner to launch a 4G network on the moon
NASA is collaborating with Nokia's Bell Labs to deploy a 4G cellular network on the moon later this year. The…
A newly discovered magnetic state paves the way for faster and greener computers
Scientists have identified a new magnetic state called altermagnetism in a layered material, promising a revolution in future computing. The…
Quantum vacuum fluctuations boost superconductivity in landmark study
Researchers have successfully used amplified quantum vacuum fluctuations to strengthen the superconducting properties of the material NbSe2. Placing the superconductor…