It’s well understood that spiders have poor eyesight and thus sense the vibrations in their webs whenever prey (like a […]
Category: Physics
Physicists unlock another clue to brewing the perfect espresso
Skip to content “Channeling” during brewing process can lead to non-uniform filtration and lower extraction yield. Credit: Mirek Kazmierczak Many […]
Small charges in water spray can trigger the formation of key biochemicals
Skip to content Charges cause water droplets in an early-Earth atmosphere to build up pre-life chemicals. We know Earth formed […]
D-Wave quantum annealers solve problems classical algorithms struggle with
The latest claim of a clear quantum supremacy solves a useful problem. Right now, quantum computers are small and error-prone […]
Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator
Hand clapping is ubiquitous behavior for humans across time and cultures, serving many different purposes: to signify approval with applause, […]
These hot oil droplets can bounce off any surface
The Hong Kong physicists were interested in hot droplets striking cold surfaces. Prior research showed there was less of a […]
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories from February
Dancing sea turtles, the discovery of an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb, perfectly boiled eggs, and more. X-ray image of the PHerc.172 […]
Amazon uses quantum “cat states” with error correction
The company shows off a mix of error-resistant hardware and error correction. Following up on Microsoft’s announcement of a qubit […]
Scientists unlock vital clue to strange quirk of static electricity
Scientists can now explain the prevailing unpredictability of contact electrification, unveiling order from what has long been considered chaos. Static […]
Microsoft demonstrates working qubits based on exotic physics
Skip to content Stronger evidence for a hypothetical quasiparticle, plus actual processing hardware. Microsoft’s Majorana 1 processor, the first to […]