Real warp drives could exist in the next 100 years, researchers say
The idea of warp drive—the ability to travel faster than the speed of light—has fascinated humanity for decades.…
Researchers observe nematic order in magnetic helices, echoing liquid crystal behavior
A simulation shows the magnetic properties of a thin layer of iron germanide. Red and blue areas represent…
Angela Collier continues to call out billionaires who think they can do physics
Billionaires think differently from normal people. But different from normal is not always a good thing. Billionaires are…
Flatland wakes based on leaky hyperbolic polaritons
Zhang, Q. et al. Interface nano-optics with van der Waals polaritons. Nature 597, 187–195 (2021). CAS PubMed Google…
Simulations reveal surprising electron temperatures near M87 black hole’s event horizon
Supercomputer simulations are helping scientists sharpen their understanding about the environment beyond a black hole’s ‘shadow,’ material just…
Nanodevice uses sound to sculpt light, paving the way for better displays and imaging
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Light can behave in very unexpected ways when you squeeze it into small spaces.…
Unlocking the Secrets of Our Galaxy’s Heart Using Magnetic Fields
Deep in the heart of our Galaxy lies one of the most chaotic and mysterious regions in space.…
Einstein was wrong (slightly) about quantum physics, new version of the famous double-slit experiment reveals
For over 100 years, quantum physics has taught us that light is both a wave and a particle.…
Peacocks Have Lasers In Their Tails : ScienceAlert
Sharks with frickin’ lasers are tired news. Peacocks, apparently, are where it’s truly at. Famous for their dazzling…
PLA unveils 10GW microwave weapon blueprint with ultra-fast firing ‘superradiance’ tech
Chinese military scientists have revealed the design of a microwave weapon theoretically capable of firing 10 gigawatt power…