Physics

  1. Physics

    Invisible hand, and a quick one at that

    God doesn’t play dice, Einstein said in his critique of quantum theory. But any alternative theory to quantum mechanics would require certain quantum events to influence each other 10,000 times faster than the speed of light, physicists have shown.

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  2. Physics

    Invisibility within sight

    Two new studies take steps toward practical materials that can bend light backward, which could lead to invisibility cloaks.

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  3. Physics

    Carbon tubes, but not nano

    Trying to grow better, longer nanotubes, researchers accidentally discover a new type of carbon filament, colossal carbon tubes, which are tens of thousands of times thicker.

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  4. Physics

    Chem 101

    At high pressures, inner electrons begin to affect the structure of lithium.

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  5. Math

    Welcome to the Quantum Internet

    Quantum encryption is here, but the laws of physics can do much more than protect privacy.

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  6. Chemistry

    Small steps toward big energy gains

    New studies with different fuel cell catalysts show promising results.

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  7. Computing

    Building ‘The Matrix’

    Simulating new materials could help in building them — but only quantum simulators could fully model reality. A team reports a first step in realizing quantum simulation.

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  8. Chemistry

    Oil magnets

    Featured blog: Nanomagnets and wires point to a potentially better mousetrap — or crude trap — for dealing with oil spills.

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  9. Physics

    Watching the northern lights form

    Scientists may have solved the mystery of what triggers the events that spark the northern and southern lights.

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  10. Chemistry

    Quantum physics makes water different

    The length of bonds connecting water molecules could demonstrate quantum effects and help explain some of water’s weirdness.

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  11. Physics

    Decoding the Quantum Mystery

    An essay by Tom Siegfried, SN's Editor in Chief, explores how signals from space to Earth could establish the reality of Einstein's worst fear.

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  12. Health & Medicine

    Insightful Light

    Raman spectroscopy may offer doctors, dentists and forensic scientists a better tool for molecular detection.

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