Scientists Work Out Why Physics Favors Ducklings Swimming In A Row In Mom’s Wake
The Anatidae family of birds of the same name did not inspire the expression “putting your ducks in a row”, although there is something to…
Physics
This Is “The Center of the Universe” – A Sound Anomaly Found In Tulsa
When it comes to things that make us question reality, optical illusions get the most attention, but audio anomalies can be just as bizarre, especially…
New Record for Coldest Temperature Is Getting Very Close To Absolute Zero
Rubidium gas was cooled to 38 picokelvins (3.8 * 10-11 K), breaking the record for the lowest temperature ever achieved. The research could lead to…
A Significant Breakthrough in Droplet Manipulation has been made by Researchers
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) Department of Mechanical Engineering have made a significant breakthrough in droplet manipulation. They’ve devised a novel method…
Through Opaque Materials, Smuggling Light is Possible
Duke University electrical engineers discovered that changing the physical shape of chalcogenide glasses, a class of materials commonly used in electronics and near- and mid-infrared…
Important Phase of Practical Nuclear Fusion Thrilling Scientists
Fusion reactors have long been hailed as the “ultimate” energy source. Proponents argue that if useful commercial fusion reactors are developed, they will produce vast…
A Soft Metal Device Converts Movement into Electricity
In a turbine generator, a moving fluid—water, steam, combustion gases, or air—pushes a series of blades mounted on a rotor shaft. The force of the…
Scientists are Nearing a Breakthrough in Fusion Power
In recent decades, there has been a never-ending search for sustainable energy sources. Nuclear fusion is one source of energy that scientists have yet to…
First Direct Observation of Quantum Tug between Water Molecules
The so-called hydrogen bond, an electrical force between water molecules, keeps them together. It is also extremely important in proteins and DNA. It also provides…
Using a Conventional Computer to Run Quantum Software
If the quantum computer is imperfect enough, classical computers can efficiently simulate its behavior. Quantum simulators that run on traditional computers can simulate the execution…
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