Paper cut physics pinpoints the most hazardous types of paper
Any way you slice it, a paper cut is painful. Magazines, letters and books harbor a devious potential for minor […]
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Can light spark superconductivity? A new study reignites debate
Brief blasts of light might make some materials into fleeting superconductors. A new study strengthens the case for this controversial
A nuclear clock prototype hints at ultraprecise timekeeping
Scientific clockmakers have crafted a prototype of a nuclear clock, hinting at future possibilities for using atomic nuclei to perform
Mayo is weirdly great for understanding nuclear fusion experiments
Mayonnaise’s texture inspires love and loathing. Either way, it’s perfect for physics experiments. The classic condiment is useful for understanding
Two real-world tests of quantum memories bring a quantum internet closer to reality
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Physicists measured the rotation of the Earth using quantum entanglement
The rotation of the Earth has been measured many times – but never like this. At first, scientists used entangled
Something strange is happening to Earth’s inner core
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4 questions about the uranium needed for next-generation nuclear reactors
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A new element in the periodic table may be available
To expand the periodic table, it may be time to use titanium. A new study lays the groundwork to expand
Dark matter experiments take first look at ‘neutrino fog’
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