
The dynamics of the fictional universe’s viral system
A formula to describe the dynamics behind viral behavior in the Wild Cards series.

The SMART device has successfully generated its first tokamak plasma
One step closer to nuclear fusion with its first plasma.

Scientists learn how energetic particles affect plasma edge stability
The role of particles in the stability of a tokamak plasma edge.
Shedding light on two pieces of the matter-antimatter puzzle
CP violation in decays of baryons and in decays of beauty hadrons into charmonium particles.
First-ever evidence of the antimatter partner of hyperhelium-4
The finding also represents the first evidence of the heaviest antimatter hypernucleus yet at the LHC.
First precise mass measurements of several exotic atomic nuclei
A new approach to uncover proton halo structures.
New insights into how mass is distributed in hadrons
Scientists calculated the trace anomaly for both nucleons and pions.
Researchers designed realistic photonic time crystals
A breakthrough in photonic time crystals could change how we use and control light.
The first 3D X-ray of a Skyrmion magnetism vortex
The results open up new avenues for nanoscale metrology for spintronics devices.
Superconductivity: Scientists have finally solved the mystery of Fermi arcs
In certain materials, electrical charge can only move in very specific directions.
Atomic nucleus unveiled: A glimpse at quarks and gluons
This long-standing deadlock has only now been broken.
Gravity can exist without mass, researcher shows, for the first time
Mitigating the need for hypothetical dark matter.
Scientists created an ‘imprint’ on a super photon
A method could have potential applications for tap-proof communication.
Heavy ion collisions could create the world’s strongest electric field
Future particle-physics experiments may inadvertently generate fields stronger than the most intense lasers.
Physicists accurately measured the mass of the W boson
While the result is different from what they hoped, it’s also exactly what they thought it should be.
Fermilab short-baseline detector detects its first neutrinos
Experiment turns on to search for answers to mysteries and evidence of new physics.
Antimatter research: Scientists cool Positronium to near absolute zero
Scientists slow exotic atom to make it easier to study and explore antimatter.
Scientists created a one-dimensional gas out of light
The method used in the experiment by the researchers could be used for examining quantum effects.
First thickness-dependent transitions in two-dimensional magnetic material
An important discovery in the study of van der Waals (vdW) magnetic materials.
Breakthrough: Heaviest antimatter hypernucleus to date
This is the heaviest antimatter hypernucleus discovered in experiments to date.
Scientists uncovered exciton behavior in van der Waals magnets
Understanding these quasiparticles could be key to unlocking and harnessing new technologies.
Indian scientists devised a method to measure ultrahigh power, ultrashort laser pulses
The team used a specially designed instrument to measure the time profiles.
Milestone! Researchers made superheavy element
A breakthrough that enables the lab to try to make new element 120.
Caltech’s nanoscale device can reflect and direct light in desired ways
The innovation is pointing the way to future wireless communication channels.