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General Physics Nov 13, 2023

How to think about a four-dimensional universe

In Einstein's famous theory of relativity the concepts of immutable space and time aren't just put aside, they're explicitly and emphatically rejected. Space and time are now woven into a coexisting fabric. That is to say, ...

Condensed Matter Nov 11, 2023

Dynamics of skyrmion spin states confirmed in neutron-scattering experiments

RIKEN researchers have brought low-energy devices based on spintronics one step closer, by measuring the dynamics of tiny magnetic vortices.

Archaeology Oct 25, 2023

3D scans will uncover the secrets of Iron Age gold treasure

Photographers and journalists from the BBC, TV 2, and DR were ready when an armored car drove up to the front of DTU's 3D Imaging Center on 10 February 2022. All cameras were pointed directly at a brown shoebox, which an ...

Astronomy Oct 6, 2023

Pulsars may make dark matter glow

The central question in the ongoing hunt for dark matter is: what is it made of? One possible answer is that dark matter consists of particles known as axions. A team of astrophysicists, led by researchers from the universities ...

Social Sciences Oct 5, 2023

In tune: Classical concert-goers' hearts, breathing synchronize

People who listen to music together often report feeling a powerful connection to each other as a result of their collective experience.

Astronomy Sep 11, 2023

The case for a small universe

The universe is big, as Douglas Adams would say.

General Physics Sep 1, 2023

Searching for dark matter with the world's most sensitive radio

Since the 1960s there has been plenty of evidence to support the existence of dark matter through astrophysical and cosmological observations, and at this point we're very confident that it exists. The question remains, though: ...

Condensed Matter Aug 29, 2023

Quantum discovery verifies a decades-old theory on how monopoles decay

The field of quantum physics is rife with paths leading to tantalizing new areas of study, but one rabbit hole offers a unique vantage point into a world where particles behave differently—through the proverbial looking ...

Space Exploration Aug 25, 2023

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' mission looks to match Indian success

Hot on the heels of India's historic lunar landing, Japan's space program is hoping to rebound from a string of setbacks next week with the launch of its own mission: "Moon Sniper".

Astronomy Aug 9, 2023

After 15 years, pulsar timing yields evidence of cosmic background gravitational waves

The universe is humming with gravitational radiation—a very low-frequency rumble that rhythmically stretches and compresses spacetime and the matter embedded in it.

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