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No sterile neutrinos after all, say MicroBooNE physicists
Since the 1990s, physicists have pondered the tantalizing possibility of an exotic fourth type of neutrino, dubbed the “sterile” neutrino, […]
Research roundup: 6 cool stories we almost missed
The assassination of a Hungarian duke, why woodpeckers grunt when they peck, and more. Skull of remains found in a […]
Next-generation black hole imaging may help us understand gravity better
Skip to content But the differences are likely to be subtle, so it won’t be easy. First image of a […]
New quantum hardware puts the mechanics in quantum mechanics
As a test case, the machine was used to test a model of superconductivity. Quantum computers based on ions or […]
Google has a useful quantum algorithm that outperforms a supercomputer
An approach it calls “quantum echoes” takes 13,000 times longer on a supercomputer. The work relied on Google’s current-generation quantum […]
New black hole merger bolsters Hawking area theorem
Skip to content a black hole hunting machine Physicists spliced merger’s gravitational signal into isolated frequencies to determine surface areas. […]
Scientists unlock secret to thick, stable beer foams
For many beer lovers, a nice thick head of foam is one of life’s pure pleasures, and the longer that […]
Physics of badminton’s new killer spin serve
Serious badminton players are constantly exploring different techniques to give them an edge over opponents. One of the latest innovations […]
Ice discs slingshot across a metal surface all on their own
VA Tech experiment was inspired by Death Valley’s mysterious “sailing stones” at Racetrack Playa. Graduate student Jack Tapocik sets up […]