In a groundbreaking study published in Science Advances, researchers from Queen Mary University of London have unveiled a significant revelation that has the potential to reshape our understanding of the universe. They have identified a range in which fundamental constants can vary, providing a glimpse into the intricacies of life processes within and between cells.
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Amorphous materials, such as plastic and glass, are widely used in our daily lives. Unlike crystalline solids, these materials do not form stacked crystals when cooled, but instead maintain a supercooled liquid state that flows very slowly. Despite their ubiquity, the mechanisms underlying the rigidity of these materials at the microscopic level have remained a
Metal ductility has always been a crucial factor in determining the suitability of materials for various applications. However, until now, there has been no reliable and cost-effective way to predict ductility. Thankfully, a team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory and Texas A&M University has developed a groundbreaking quantum-mechanics-based approach that fills this gap. Their
In the realm of physics, an emerging area of interest has been the manipulation of chemical reactions in the quantum degenerate regime. This regime is characterized by the de Broglie wavelength of particles becoming comparable to their spacing, leading to the prediction of quantum coherence and Bose enhancement in many-body reactions. However, experimental validation of
With the ever-increasing demand for faster and more efficient data transmission, researchers have been tirelessly exploring new ways to improve the capabilities of fiber optic cables. Now, a groundbreaking study led by University of Chicago Prof. Jiwoong Park has introduced the world to the potential of 2D photonic circuits, which could revolutionize the field of
In a major breakthrough in the field of particle physics, scientists have achieved a significant improvement in the precision measurement of the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon. The international collaboration working on the Muon g-2 experiment at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory recently announced an updated measurement that is twice as precise as their
In the field of additive manufacturing, researchers have developed an innovative 3D nanoprinting system that offers high precision at a low cost. This system is capable of creating complex 3D structures with fine features, making it suitable for various applications including the fabrication of optical devices, microlenses, and metamaterials. The technology behind this system involves
The recent discovery of gravitational waves from merging black holes has ignited a new avenue of research that may hold the key to unraveling the enigma of dark matter. A study conducted by a UCL-led international team, which was presented at the 2023 National Astronomy Meeting in Cardiff and published in the journal Physical Review
Hydrogen, as the most common element in the universe, has long fascinated scientists with its unique properties and role in various scientific disciplines. A recent study conducted by researchers from Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (CAU) and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has shed light on a new and surprising property of hydrogen: its “roton-like behavior” when subjected to
Scientists have long been intrigued by the composition of the Earth’s core and the properties of iron within it. A team of physicists and geologists from CEA DAM-DIF, Université Paris-Saclay, ESRF in Grenoble, and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility have made significant progress in understanding the behavior of iron in the Earth’s core by synthesizing