Magnetic fields can map the universe—here’s how
Running Chicken Nebula. Credit: ESO Who knew that magnetic fields could be so useful? Astronomers are able to…
Tying light from lasers into stable ‘optical knots’
Turbulence effect on optical knots. Credit: Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-57827-1 Knots are generally understood to form due…
Giant virus discovered in Finland
Images of Jyvaskylavirus. The virus particle is about twice the size of influenza or coronavirus. Credit: University of…
Rare one-dimensional quantum magnetism discovered in metallic Ti₄MnBi₂ compound
Frustrated spin-1/2 chains in a correlated metal. MOs resulting from hybridization of atomic orbitals. Credit: Nature Materials (2025).…
Curved neutron beams could deliver benefits straight to industry
When an ordinary beam of neutrons strikes the team’s silicon grating, the millions of scored lines on the…
Astrophysicists propose new method to directly detect ultralight dark matter
A Compton wavelength exceeding the source distance induces apparent positional shifts due to the dark matter field. Credit:…
Matter mediates ultrastrong coupling between light particles
Junichiro Kono. Credit: George Vidal / Rice University A team of Rice University researchers has developed a new…
Pangenome study unveils wild and cultivated rice’s genetic diversity
Pangenome analysis of 149 representative wild and cultivated rice accessions. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08883-6 A study has…
New quantum ‘game’ showcases the promise of quantum computers
Schematic of the state preparation procedure. Credit: Oliver Hart et al Imagine the tiniest game of checkers in…
NASA aims to fly first quantum sensor for gravity measurements
A map of Earth’s gravity. Red indicates areas of the world that exert greater gravitational pull, while blue…