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'Quantum Cheshire Cat' observed
Scientists have separated a particle from one of its physical properties - proving a theory known as the "quantum Cheshire Cat".
Scientists have separated a particle from one of its physical properties - proving a theory known as the "quantum Cheshire Cat".
Physics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014, 10:32am
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Panning for dark matter in an Australian gold mine
Michael Slezak goes deep under the outback to find a home for the southern hemisphere's first WIMP detector, which could confirm our best direct signal yet
Michael Slezak goes deep under the outback to find a home for the southern hemisphere's first WIMP detector, which could confirm our best direct signal yet
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jul 18, 2014, 7:47am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jul 18, 2014, 7:47am
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Physicists Crush Diamonds With Giant Laser
It's not a plot from a Bond film: Zapping diamonds could tell researchers more about the insides of giant planets.
It's not a plot from a Bond film: Zapping diamonds could tell researchers more about the insides of giant planets.
Higgs boson glimpsed at work for first time
Rare particle scattering detected at CERN may help test how the Higgs boson imparts mass to other particles – and perhaps lead to new physics
Rare particle scattering detected at CERN may help test how the Higgs boson imparts mass to other particles – and perhaps lead to new physics
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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Strange dark stuff is making the universe too bright
Sky surveys suggest that dark matter or some other mysterious dark material may be lighting up the universe with too much ultraviolet radiation
Sky surveys suggest that dark matter or some other mysterious dark material may be lighting up the universe with too much ultraviolet radiation
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, Jul 17, 2014, 4:23pm
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High-precision hydrogen clock to hunt for new physics
An ultra-precise clock that ticks to the rhythm of hydrogen molecules could offer a way to probe particle masses and look for signs of odd behaviour
An ultra-precise clock that ticks to the rhythm of hydrogen molecules could offer a way to probe particle masses and look for signs of odd behaviour
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2014, 10:26am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 15, 2014, 10:26am
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Physicists spot potential source of 'Oh-My-God' particles
Highest energy cosmic rays seem to emanate from hotspot in sky
Highest energy cosmic rays seem to emanate from hotspot in sky
Physics
Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2014, 10:23am
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Source: Science
Posted on: Tuesday, Jul 08, 2014, 10:23am
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First quantum transmission sent through space
The basic parts of a quantum key have been bounced off mirrored probes flying 2600 kilometres above Earth, paving the way for ultra-secure satellite communications
The basic parts of a quantum key have been bounced off mirrored probes flying 2600 kilometres above Earth, paving the way for ultra-secure satellite communications
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jun 27, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Friday, Jun 27, 2014, 7:56am
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Mystery galactic glow may be echo of sterile neutrinos
An unexplained X-ray signal from the swirling Perseus galaxy cluster could be the death rattle of an elusive particle – and hint at the nature of dark matter
An unexplained X-ray signal from the swirling Perseus galaxy cluster could be the death rattle of an elusive particle – and hint at the nature of dark matter
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Cryptographic proof paves way for nuke-free world
"Zero-knowledge proofs" could allow nuclear powers to prove mathematically that weapons marked for destruction are genuine – without revealing their design
"Zero-knowledge proofs" could allow nuclear powers to prove mathematically that weapons marked for destruction are genuine – without revealing their design
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014, 1:42pm
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Clingy dark matter may slow the spin of corpse stars
Dark matter with a tiny electrical charge could put the brakes on pulsars, offering a new way to look for clues to the nature of the mysterious substance
Dark matter with a tiny electrical charge could put the brakes on pulsars, offering a new way to look for clues to the nature of the mysterious substance
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014, 8:43am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014, 8:43am
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Confidence falls in Big Bang signal
Scientists who claimed to have found a pattern in the sky left by the super-rapid expansion of space just fractions of a second after the Big Bang say they are now less confident of their result.
Scientists who claimed to have found a pattern in the sky left by the super-rapid expansion of space just fractions of a second after the Big Bang say they are now less confident of their result.
What’s Up With That: Why Do Helium Balloons in a Car Move in the Wrong Direction When You Brake?
Driving around with my little sister in the back seat recently, I noticed something odd. She had, well, “appropriated” a helium balloon from a display at the supermarket (stealing is wrong, Hanna) and I watched it float back and forth as we stopped and started on the road. The weird thing was that the
Driving around with my little sister in the back seat recently, I noticed something odd. She had, well, “appropriated” a helium balloon from a display at the supermarket (stealing is wrong, Hanna) and I watched it float back and forth as we stopped and started on the road. The weird thing was that the
Physics envy: Do hard sciences hold the solution to the replication crisis in psychology?
The physical sciences are decades maybe centuries ahead of psychology, but by listening and learning we have the chance to catch up
The physical sciences are decades maybe centuries ahead of psychology, but by listening and learning we have the chance to catch up
Psychology
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014, 7:56am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Tuesday, Jun 10, 2014, 7:56am
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Gravitational waves turn to dust after claims of flawed analysis
Astronomers who thought they had detected echoes of the big bang may have only seen the effects of space dust
Astronomers who thought they had detected echoes of the big bang may have only seen the effects of space dust
Physics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Thursday, Jun 05, 2014, 9:12am
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Quantum teleportation achieved for first time
Could Einstein have gotten it wrong? That's the potential outcome of a quantum mechanics study as scientists race to disprove his views on entanglement
Could Einstein have gotten it wrong? That's the potential outcome of a quantum mechanics study as scientists race to disprove his views on entanglement
Physicists Say New World Cup Soccer Ball Design Has Big Impact
With just six panels and a rough surface, the new Brazuca ball seems to move more predictably than previous World Cup balls.
With just six panels and a rough surface, the new Brazuca ball seems to move more predictably than previous World Cup balls.
Physics
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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It's crunch time for dark matter if WIMPs don't show
If dark matter isn't made of WIMPs, could neutrinos or axions fit the bill? What if it's not a particle at all but a strange modification of gravity?
If dark matter isn't made of WIMPs, could neutrinos or axions fit the bill? What if it's not a particle at all but a strange modification of gravity?
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 29, 2014, 9:07am
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"Dear Albert": Einstein's letters get personal
Stars stage dramatic reading of Albert Einstein's personal letters, introducing a little-known side of the renowned scientist
Stars stage dramatic reading of Albert Einstein's personal letters, introducing a little-known side of the renowned scientist
Physics
Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: CBSNews
Posted on: Wednesday, May 28, 2014, 7:55am
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The Universe Cares About How Fast You — Yes, You — Travel
NPR's resident physicist and commentator, Adam Frank, reflects on how your velocity — how quickly you move — affects how you experience life.
NPR's resident physicist and commentator, Adam Frank, reflects on how your velocity — how quickly you move — affects how you experience life.
Big Bang's Ripples: Two Scientists Recall Their Big Discovery
Fifty years ago today, two astronomers in New Jersey accidentally discovered the Big Bang's afterglow. The roaring space static their hilltop antenna detected came from the birth of the universe.
Fifty years ago today, two astronomers in New Jersey accidentally discovered the Big Bang's afterglow. The roaring space static their hilltop antenna detected came from the birth of the universe.
What’s Up With That: Metal in the Microwave Explodes—Or Does It?
Your microwave: It heats up your leftovers, pops your popcorn, and makes your old coffee slightly less awful. Chances are, you’re not using it as much as you used to. But if there’s one thing we all know it’s that you should never, ever put metal in your microwave.
Your microwave: It heats up your leftovers, pops your popcorn, and makes your old coffee slightly less awful. Chances are, you’re not using it as much as you used to. But if there’s one thing we all know it’s that you should never, ever put metal in your microwave.
Big Bang Discovery Comes Under Fire
Concerns rise over a rumored error in observations of gravitational waves rippling through the aftermath of the big bang.
Concerns rise over a rumored error in observations of gravitational waves rippling through the aftermath of the big bang.
Physics
Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: National Geographic News
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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Quantum twist could kill off the multiverse
A radical new view of quantum mechanics does away with an eternal "bubble" multiverse, and suggests how the "many worlds" multiverse will draw to a close
A radical new view of quantum mechanics does away with an eternal "bubble" multiverse, and suggests how the "many worlds" multiverse will draw to a close
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Thursday, May 15, 2014, 7:46am
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Tiny dark matter 'bullet' may be one among hundreds
The galactic smash-up hints that many more similar objects are waiting to be found, which may help us tease out details of dark matter interactions
The galactic smash-up hints that many more similar objects are waiting to be found, which may help us tease out details of dark matter interactions
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 7:46am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, May 07, 2014, 7:46am
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Smashing Physics review how the Higgs particle was found
Jon Butterworth's vivid account of life on the Cern project is the work of an important scholar and natural populariser of science Continue reading...
Jon Butterworth's vivid account of life on the Cern project is the work of an important scholar and natural populariser of science Continue reading...
Physics
Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Source: TheGuardian
Posted on: Friday, May 02, 2014, 7:55am
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Turbulent black holes grow fractal skins as they feed
When black holes enter a feeding frenzy they may develop a fractal skin, according to simulations that exploit parallels between gravity and fluid dynamics
When black holes enter a feeding frenzy they may develop a fractal skin, according to simulations that exploit parallels between gravity and fluid dynamics
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014, 8:40am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Tuesday, Apr 29, 2014, 8:40am
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UK team to shoot for fusion record
The director of a UK science facility says it could set a new world record in nuclear fusion by the end of the decade.
The director of a UK science facility says it could set a new world record in nuclear fusion by the end of the decade.
Physics
Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 24, 2014, 8:04am
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Source: BBC News
Posted on: Thursday, Apr 24, 2014, 8:04am
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A Knuckleball No More: World Cup Soccer Ball Gets A Redesign
John Eric Goff, the chair of the physics department at Lynchburg College, explains the science of the 2014 World Cup soccer ball.
John Eric Goff, the chair of the physics department at Lynchburg College, explains the science of the 2014 World Cup soccer ball.
Build a stable wormhole with the help of dark aliens
An extension of Einstein's gravity would let us build a wormhole – if we could send messages to invisible aliens via space-time ripples
An extension of Einstein's gravity would let us build a wormhole – if we could send messages to invisible aliens via space-time ripples
Physics
Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 9:25am
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Source: New Scientist
Posted on: Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014, 9:25am
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