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A new technique to measure the expansion rate of the Universe
Their data provide insight into a longstanding debate in the field of astronomy.
Moving objects without touching them
A method that can move larger objects using the principles of metamaterial physics.
Most distant supermassive black hole devouring a star
Earlier this year, the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) was alerted after an unusual source of visible light had been detected...
Astronomers measured the size of a star that exploded more than 11 billion years ago
Red-supergiant supernova images reveal secrets of an earlier universe.
New microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases at home
The innovation opens the door for faster and more affordable at-home medical testing.
Mystery solved: How do soft liquid droplets erode hard surfaces?
The discovery could help engineers design better, more erosion-resistant materials.
Study revealed how robber flies balance between avoiding obstacles
These small predatory insects actually combine two navigation systems to steer themselves mid-flight.
A unique process for producing a light-matter mixture
The research could also have an impact on increasing efficiency of nanoscale chemical reactions.