Thutmose II, the fourth pharaoh of ancient Egypt’s 18th dynasty, is perhaps not as famous as his successors, but his role in Egyptian history is still significant, largely due to…
Researchers Achieve 100nm Resolution in High-Speed Laser Writing
In a significant advancement in the field of additive manufacturing, researchers have achieved an extraordinary milestone in high-speed laser writing by creating lines spaced just 100 nm apart on a…
Quantum Interference in Methane-Surface Collisions Observed
In the century since quantum mechanics was first introduced, the field has fundamentally transformed our understanding of the natural world, from the infinitesimally small scales of atoms and molecules to…
Quantum Secrets Revealed by Heat
In a groundbreaking study published in Physical Review Letters, a team of scientists has introduced an innovative way to detect the quantum properties of a system without directly measuring the…
New Speed of Sound Limit Discovered in Neutron Stars
Neutron stars are among the most fascinating and enigmatic objects in the universe. Formed from the collapsed core of massive stars that have exploded in a supernova, neutron stars are…
Hubble Study Reveals Unique Evolution of Andromeda’s Satellite Galaxies
The Andromeda galaxy, located an astonishing 2.5 million light-years away from Earth, has long fascinated astronomers. To the naked eye, it appears as a faint, spindle-shaped smudge in the night…
Study of Child Mortality at Quebrada Chupacigarro Cemetery Sheds Light on Pre-Columbian Andes
Dr. Luiz Pezo-Lanfranco, an anthropologist renowned for his contributions to bioarchaeology, and his team of researchers have unveiled a significant study on child mortality at the Quebrada Chupacigarro Cemetery (QCC),…
Ancient DNA Reveals Precise Timing of Neanderthal-Human Mixing
In a fascinating new study, scientists have pinpointed a more specific timeline for when Neanderthals and early humans likely intermingled, confirming that the two groups did indeed mix around 45,000…
Study Reveals Genetic Bottleneck in Neanderthal Evolution, Contributing to Extinction
A groundbreaking study led by an international team of researchers, including faculty from Binghamton University, State University of New York, sheds new light on the evolutionary history of Neanderthals and…
The Mystery of High-Temperature Superconductivity
The discovery of superconductors in 1911 was a monumental moment in the world of physics. For the first time, researchers observed that certain materials could conduct electricity with zero resistance,…
Scientists Map Forces Inside the Proton with Unprecedented Detail
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have now mapped the forces acting inside a proton, providing unprecedented detail on how the quarks—the fundamental building blocks of protons—respond when subjected to high-energy…
Cooling with Nothing: Zero-Photon Detection Cools Quantum Systems
An international research collaboration led by the University of Surrey’s Nuclear Physics Group has challenged a long-standing belief in the nuclear physics community, revealing that the atomic nucleus of lead-208…
Cooling Quantum Systems by Measuring the Absence of Light
The concept of measurement is integral to how we understand and navigate the world. Every day, we use our senses, such as sight and hearing, to gather data about our…
Boosting Electro-Optic Performance in Aluminum Scandium Nitride
The ability to manipulate light using electric fields is fundamental to numerous advanced technologies, from integrated photonics to quantum information science. This phenomenon, known as the electro-optic effect, underpins essential…
Medieval Women’s Hidden Labor in the Church
In the medieval church, women’s roles were limited – usually some form of enclosure and celibacy, such as becoming an anchoress walled up alone for life, or a nun in a classic…
Ancient Engravings Reveal Early Symbolic Thought
A new study reveals compelling evidence that certain incised stone artifacts from the Levantine Middle Paleolithic, specifically from Manot, Qafzeh, and Quneitra caves, were intentionally engraved with geometric patterns. This…
Genetic Links Revealed: Did the Huns Descend from the Xiongnu Elite?
The Huns burst onto the stage of European history in the 370s CE, establishing a powerful empire that would significantly influence the region, though it would not last long. Their…
Crystal Coating Stabilizes Quantum Dots for 12+ Hours
Quantum light sources, often described as the building blocks of next-generation technologies like quantum computing and quantum communication, have long been a subject of intense research. However, despite their potential,…
Hunting Dark Matter with Infrared Light
Dark matter remains one of the most perplexing mysteries in modern astrophysics. This elusive form of matter doesn’t interact with electromagnetic radiation—the light, heat, and other forms of energy we…
Star Explosion May Have Sparked Virus Evolution in Lake Tanganyika
Lake Tanganyika, located along the East African Rift, is one of the most fascinating and significant bodies of water on Earth. Spanning over 400 miles, it is the deepest lake…