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The existence of a nuclear-spin dark state proved
Confirmation of this elusive state in quantum systems could lead to more efficient quantum devices.

Study explores the links between oxygen and detecting alien technology
Is oxygen the cosmic key to alien technology?

Naked mole rat’s longevity gene increases mice’s lifespan
Naked mole-rat Has2 boosts healthspan by elevating hyaluronan in mice.

A new method might enable the mass generation of fusion energy
Dynamic shell formation has been demonstrated experimentally for the first time.

Hearing restoration: New hope for people with hearing loss
Gene therapy restores hearing in adult mice through cerebrospinal fluid.

Scientists created a superconducting material at both a temperature and pressure
Scientists have not only raised the temperature but also lowered the pressure.

A new way to investigate the structure of protons using neutrinos
‘Ghostly’ neutrinos provide new path to study protons.

Scientists replicated conditions that exist within galaxy clusters
Tracing the evolution of galaxy clusters.

The inner workings of heat conduction in galaxy clusters revealed
Unraveling the inner workings of heat conduction in the largest building blocks of our Universe.

Scientists distilled novel interferometry into a photonic device
The tiny chip provides a big boost in precision optics.

COVID antibodies are found in breast milk of vaccinated mothers
Immunity from both prior infection and vaccination produces an antibody response in breast milk.
Scientists solved a major hurdle in quantum computing
Improving the transfer of information in quantum systems.

The study uncovered key clues about the solar system’s history
New clues lead to a better understanding of the evolution of the solar system and the origin of Earth as a habitable planet.

Using quantum properties of light to transmit information
Building a quantum network one node at a time.

The world’s first room-temperature superconductor
First room-temperature superconductor excites — and baffles — scientists.

Tracking the interactions of microscopic immune cells in a living eye
Imaging the secret lives of immune cells in the eye.

Controlling light as it moves through integrated circuits
Photonics researchers report breakthrough in miniaturizing light-based chips.

New research sets record for shortest laser pulse
The project creates a more powerful, versatile ultrafast laser pulse.
Teleportation is possible in the quantum world
Teleportation has been demonstrated in many experimental quantum information processing platforms, and it is an essential tool for quantum error correction, measurement-based quantum computing,...

Researchers create artificial mother-of-pearl using bacteria
One natural substance scientists have looked to in creating synthetic materials is nacre, also known as mother-of-pearl. An exceptionally tough, stiff material produced by...

When liquid metal turns to plasma, the physics get weird
For the first time, analysts at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) have figured out how to transform a liquid metal...

Good times with friends really can fight depression
There's been a lot of dialogue surrounding depression. Depression can make people feel like their minds have completely rebelled against them. Such kinds of...


