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A quantum experiment that could separate a particle's properties from its mass has physicists arguing over how reality works in the quantum world

Atomic clocks are a class of clocks that leverage resonance frequencies of atoms to keep time with high precision. While these clocks have become increasingly advanced and accurate over the years, existing versions might...

A new study uncovers how our brains convert a series of rapid flashes into the perception of smooth, continuous motion, a fundamental aspect of how mammals, including humans, experience the world. By employing functional...

US company Intuitive Machines is launching its Odysseus lander towards the moon's south pole. If all goes well, it will be the first private firm to put a spacecraft on the moon

Researchers discovered significant differences in the gut microbiome of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) compared to neurotypical individuals, suggesting a potential link between gut bacteria and ASD. The ...

Since the 1960s, scientists have discovered more than a dozen fundamental particles. They all have fit perfectly into the theoretical framework known as the Standard Model, the best description physicists have of the sub...

Scientists have identified a new group of neurons that plays a crucial role in controlling left-right movements in walking, bridging a critical gap in our understanding of brainstem and basal ganglia interaction. This di...

The wall may be among the oldest hunting structures on Earth and one of the largest Stone Age structures ever found in Europe.

Oregon saw its first human case of bubonic plague in eight years, and officials suspect the infected person's cat sickened them.

Exposing mice to continuous loud noises changed the zinc levels in their inner ears, while a zinc-trapping compound helped prevent some of the damage

In diamonds (and other semiconducting materials), defects are a quantum sensor's best friend. That's because defects, essentially a jostled arrangement of atoms, sometimes contain electrons with an angular momentum, or s...

When black holes are born from collapsing stars, they emit a short-lived jet that may slow down the black hole's rotation to nearly a standstill

String theory is widely considered beyond empirical investigation. But we could conceivably test it thanks to ancient particles called moduli, which might appear in astronomical observations, says theorist Joseph Conlon

Are our bodies solid or liquid? We all know the convention--that solids maintain their shapes, while liquids fill the containers they're in. But often in the real world, those lines are blurred. Imagine walking on a beac...

Semiconductors are ubiquitous in modern technology, working to either enable or prevent the flow of electricity. In order to understand the potential of two-dimensional semiconductors for future computer and photovoltaic...

Rochester researchers are uncovering the unexpected role of grain shape in the mixing of granular systems such as pharmaceuticals, cereal, and landslides.

An X-class flare, the most powerful type of solar flare, erupted from the sun on Feb. 9, 2024. Lucky for us, Earth wasn't in the direct firing line.

The uncontrolled reentry of Europe's defunct ERS-2 satellite is expected in mid-February. It's highly likely that the 5,000-pound craft will land somewhere in the ocean.

The right-handed glove would have been worn by a knight in the 14th century.

Antioxidants have long been touted as disease-fighting molecules, and it's easy to assume that the more of them you eat, the healthier you will be. But research shows that larger doses can actually be harmful.

Could we master the power of dreams using ultrasound and advanced artificial intelligence to control our dreamscape?

As we increasingly live in cities, tiny apartments are likely to become the norm. A new exhibition has clever space-managing ideas - but also stark warnings about the health challenges ahead