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General Physics Sep 6, 2024

Why are black holes stable against their own gravity?

Neutron stars are timelike matter with a maximum mass of about 2.34 solar masses in quantum chromodynamics (the strong color force). Black holes are spacelike matter that have no maximum mass, but a minimum mass of 2.35 solar ...

General Physics Sep 4, 2024

Bridging quantum mechanics and cosmology: The role of the generalized uncertainty principle

In a continuous pursuit to understand the fundamental laws that govern the universe, researchers have ventured deep into the realms of string theory, loop quantum gravity, and quantum geometry. These advanced theoretical ...

Nanophysics Aug 29, 2024

Illuminating the unavoidable imperfections of nanostructures

A new study by a collaborative team from the University of Twente and the e-Science Center in Amsterdam compares the transmission of light through a utopian model with a real 3D nanostructure. These nanostructures are integral ...

Astronomy Aug 29, 2024

What if you flew your warp drive spaceship into a black hole?

Warp drives have a long history of not existing, despite their ubiquitous presence in science fiction. Writer John Campbell first introduced the idea in a science fiction novel called Islands of Space.

Nanomaterials Aug 26, 2024

Researchers develop high-entropy non-covalent cyclic peptide glass for smart functional materials

Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a sustainable, biodegradable, biorecyclable material: high-entropy non-covalent cyclic peptide (HECP) glass. This ...

Quantum Physics Aug 21, 2024

A maximally entangled quantum state with a fixed spectrum does not exist in the presence of noise, mathematician claims

For more than 20 years, quantum researchers have wondered whether a quantum system can have maximum entanglement in the presence of noise. A mathematician from Spain recently answered the question: No.

General Physics Aug 16, 2024

Photon entanglement could explain the rapid brain signals behind consciousness

Understanding the nature of consciousness is one of the hardest problems in science. Some scientists have suggested that quantum mechanics, and in particular quantum entanglement, is the key to unraveling the phenomenon.

Optics & Photonics Aug 13, 2024

Coherence entropy unlocks new insights into light-field behavior

Light technology is at the heart of many cutting-edge innovations, from high-speed internet to advanced medical imaging. However, transmitting light through challenging environments, such as turbulent atmospheres or deformed ...

Soft Matter Aug 13, 2024

A new robotic platform to reproduce and study complex ciliary behavior

Cilia are sensory structures extending from the surface of some cells. These hair-like structures are known to contribute to the sensorimotor capabilities of various living organisms, including humans.

General Physics Aug 8, 2024

The structure of sound: Network insights into Bach's music

Even today, centuries after he lived, Johann Sebastian Bach remains one of the world's most popular composers. On Spotify, close to seven million people stream his music per month, and his listener count is higher than that ...

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