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Astronomers propose solution for ‘little red dot’ mystery
Recently observed objects could be black holes that grew extremely quickly during an early stage of their lives
Chiral bristlebot toys shed light on transport dynamics in active matter systems
Leaning in to the natural “handedness” of vibrating bots revealed “qualitatively new phenomena”, say physicists
One-positron quantum cyclotron could put the Standard Model to the test
Magnetic moment could be measured at unprecedented precision
New 3D form of carbon made in the lab
Like diamond, diamondiyne allotrope forms covalent bonds in three dimensions
New type of superionic water ice observed for the first time
Hexagonal close-packed phase could exist deep within the planets Uranus and Neptune, contributing to their peculiar magnetic fields
Your beer can only cool so fast. Blame quantum mechanics
New study places a quantum limit on how fast a system can reach a state of thermal equilibrium
Low-level clouds could make wind farms more efficient
Analysis of cloud-related atmospheric effects could be an important factor in designing future wind farms
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Gluon string breaking is simulated using trapped ions
Quantum simulation goes beyond traditional models
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Sound waves come in quantum jumps
First observation of fundamental quantization in mechanical vibrations could have applications in quantum error correction and protein diagnostics
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Optogenetic therapy shows promise for vision restoration
Researchers report encouraging findings from the first clinical cohort of blind people treated with optogenetic therapy
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Disordered environments around tumour cells can promote cancer spread
A biophysics model describing how cancers spread within the human body could help researchers developing new cancer therapies
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Fastest star in the Milky Way feels the rotation of our central black hole
The Milky Way’s massive black hole is rapidly rotating, and a star in an unprecedentedly close orbit could help measure its spin
Read article: Fastest star in the Milky Way feels the rotation of our central black hole
Nuclear clocks finally see the light
New timekeeping tools could revolutionize studies of fundamental physics
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Collisions between dipolar molecules ‘switch off’ at low energies
Discovery validates quantum picture of polarity and has implications for ultracold chemistry
Read article: Collisions between dipolar molecules ‘switch off’ at low energies
Titanium-polymer metamaterial floats in water
Hybrid open-cell material shows promise for marine infrastructure
Read article: Titanium-polymer metamaterial floats in water
Exciton wavefunctions come into view
New work could lead to improvements in organic photovoltaics
Read article: Exciton wavefunctions come into view
Radiotherapy trials shape future treatments of brain metastases
Studies presented at the ASTRO 2026 meeting provide new evidence that could help inform radiation treatments of patients with brain metastases
Read article: Radiotherapy trials shape future treatments of brain metastases
Scientists explain how a 300 TeV photon could reach Earth
A mysterious signal from a powerful gamma-ray burst may reveal how exotic particles and altered physics could let extreme radiation cross the universe
Read article: Scientists explain how a 300 TeV photon could reach Earth
DNA computer settles in thermodynamic equilibrium
Low-energy system is simple and reusable
Read article: DNA computer settles in thermodynamic equilibrium
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