Why is rubber so resilient?
New molecular dynamics simulations may have provided the answer to this nearly century-old question
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Switchable skyrmions light up terahertz communications
A chip-sized device that can switch between two topologically protected light structures opens up a route to wireless communications that cannot be scrambled by the environment
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Earth’s magnetic field could be ‘ringing’ with dark matter
Existing magnetometer measurements constrain dark-matter properties
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Gravitational waves could leave traces in light from cold atoms
New theoretical work suggests that the pattern of light emitted by atoms could be used to detect gravitational waves at frequencies outside the range of traditional detectors
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Altermagnetic insulator shows giant magneto-optical Kerr effect
Surprising result could accelerate the development of altermagnetic spintronics with potential applications in advanced memories and logic
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Physicists spot signs of an atom-like system bound by the strong force alone
Observations of a nucleus paired with a neutral meson could provide new insights into the theory of quantum chromodynamics
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‘Einstein’s flying mirror’ technique opens a path towards extreme light intensities
New strategy could allow physicists to conduct previously impossible experiments in which light interacts directly with the quantum vacuum
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Ultrasound-activated nanoparticles shine a light deep within living tissues
Non-invasive technique could lead to new forms of light-based therapy for cancer and genetic conditions
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Non-invasive MRI test could enable early detection of heart failure
A high-resolution, motion-resolved MRI method provides rapid and reliable measurement of heart oxygen consumption
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New W boson mass measurement agrees with Standard Model predictions
Result described as a "huge relief" after previous measurements suggested a large discrepancy
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