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General Physics 7 minutes ago

Dark matter formed when fast particles slowed down and got heavy, new theory says

A study by Dartmouth researchers proposes a new theory about the origin of dark matter, the mysterious and invisible substance thought to give the universe its shape and structure. They say the hypothetical force shaping ...

Plants & Animals 19 hours ago

Brain activity of slumbering bees may inform human sleep and memory disorders

So different, yet so alike. Through pollination, bees play an important role in the ecosystem, affecting the life cycle of plants, biodiversity and agricultural production. Their presence goes hand in hand with human activity.

Optics & Photonics 19 hours ago

Dual-laser technique lowers Brillouin sensing frequency to 200 MHz

Scientists have developed a dual-laser Brillouin optical correlation-domain reflectometry (BOCDR) system that uses two frequency-modulated lasers. By scanning the relative modulation phase between the pump and reference lasers, ...

Optics & Photonics 23 hours ago

Alternative approach offers low-cost, energy-efficient way to study light-matter interactions

Researchers at the University of Turku in Finland have developed a simple method to explore a complex area of quantum science. The discovery makes research in this field cheaper and more accessible, which could significantly ...

Cell & Microbiology May 13, 2025

High-resolution fluorescent sensor can visualize intracellular adenosine dynamics at multiple scales

A research team has published a study in Nature Communications detailing the development of a novel genetically encoded fluorescent sensor for real-time, cell-type-specific monitoring of intracellular adenosine (iAdo).

Quantum Physics May 13, 2025

Particles can be measured jointly without bringing them together—an advance for quantum communication and computing

By breaking away from the laws of classical physics, quantum physics has opened the door to describing the behavior of atoms and particles. This science, which explores the most fundamental building blocks of nature, relies ...

Optics & Photonics May 12, 2025

Switchable singlet fission: pH triggers molecules to split or emit light for sensors

An international team of researchers has successfully controlled the flow of energy in a molecule with the help of its pH value. The results of the study, led by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), ...

Quantum Physics May 12, 2025

Silicon spin qubits gain ground as a leading candidate for quantum computing

In the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing, silicon spin qubits are emerging as a leading candidate for building scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers.

General Physics May 12, 2025

Twist of light: Non-reciprocity in photon polarization may unlock gravity and quantum mechanics link

A team of physicists has uncovered a surprising new way to explore one of science's greatest challenges: uniting the two fundamental theories that explain how our universe works—Einstein's theory of gravity and quantum ...

General Physics May 12, 2025

Results of the HAYSTAC Phase II search for dark matter axions

Axions, hypothetical subatomic particles that were first proposed by theoretical physicists in the late 1970s, remain among the most promising dark matter candidates. Physics theories suggest that the interactions between ...

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