Physics

A new global survey of physicists reveals widespread disagreement on fundamental questions about the universe, including dark matter and quantum gravity.

Researchers at Harvard have used microscopic sound waves to protect quantum information, extending qubit coherence by threefold, which could advance quantum computing.

Scientists observed a hidden electronic state forming in a material in 30 femtoseconds, revealing a new intermediate state and offering insights for light-controlled materials.

Scientists developed the first cyclic superconducting quantum heat engine, converting quantum-scale heat into work, a step towards massive quantum computers.

Scientists developed a material from staple-shaped particles that can quickly become strong or fall apart, offering potential for recyclable construction and robotics.

Scientists have created a new material from staple-shaped particles that can quickly become strong or fall apart, offering potential for recyclable construction and robotics.

Scientists discovered that rice grains weaken under rapid compression but strengthen under slow pressure, leading to a new smart material for robotics and protective gear.

A new philosophical analysis challenges the "block universe" model of spacetime, suggesting that a fundamental misunderstanding of existence versus occurrence has led to confusion in modern physics.

Physicists discovered that attractive forces between molecular condensates can cause unexpected movement, providing new insights into cellular organization and molecular machine design.

Scientists have developed a new, scalable method to create moiré patterns in 2D materials using controlled strain from thin-film coatings, bypassing traditional twisting and stacking techniques.

University of Houston researchers broke a 30-year superconductivity record, achieving 151 Kelvin at normal pressure, advancing lossless power and energy tech.

A new roadmap from University of Ottawa and MIT researchers outlines three paths to developing room-temperature quantum materials for more energy-efficient computing.

A new survey of physicists reveals a lack of consensus on fundamental questions in cosmology, including the Standard Model and the nature of dark matter.

Physicists exploring quantum collapse models suggest that time may have an inherent, albeit tiny, uncertainty, potentially linking quantum mechanics and gravity.

Scientists have observed wave-like interference in positronium for the first time, confirming its quantum nature and opening new research possibilities.

Scientists have observed wave-like interference in positronium for the first time, confirming its quantum nature and opening new avenues for antimatter research.