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Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments - Phys.org
Dec 21, 2024 · Now, researchers at the University of Toronto, through innovative quantum experiments, say they have demonstrated that "negative time" isn't just a theoretical idea—it …
Can entangled particles communicate faster than light? - Phys.org
Dec 23, 2024 · Entanglement is perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of quantum mechanics. On its surface, entanglement allows particles to communicate over vast distances …
NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the sun - Phys.org
Dec 24, 2024 · NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday, flying closer to the sun than any other spacecraft, with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures topping …
The genomic journey of modern and archaic humans may be older …
Dec 21, 2024 · Researchers focused on three key events: a bottleneck 900,000 years ago (Event 1), the divergence of modern and archaic humans 650,000 years ago (Event 2), and …
New AI program helps identify elusive space plasmoids - Phys.org
Jul 2, 2024 · Looking for a link. Scientists want to find reliable, accurate methods for detecting plasmoids so they can determine whether they affect magnetic reconnection, a process …
Why do I get static shocks from everyday objects? Is it my shoes?
Dec 4, 2024 · Door handles, taps, playground slides, furry pets… Getting zapped by static electricity is a common experience. But the physics that causes the spark is surprisingly intricate.
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Model suggests subluminal warp drives may be possible - Phys.org
May 14, 2024 · A team of physicists from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory at Applied Physics, in New York, has developed a model that …
First coherent picture of an atomic nucleus made of quarks and …
Oct 15, 2024 · The atomic nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons, particles that exist through the interaction of quarks bonded by gluons. It would seem, therefore, that it should not …