‘Zombie Stars’ Might Be a Beacon in Our Search for Dark Matter
As physicist Cumrun Vafa once told me, puzzles in science often come in pairs, each serving as the…
At 15, Belgian researcher earns a PhD in quantum physics with ambitious long-term goals
At 15 years old, Belgian researcher Laurent Simons earned a PhD in quantum physics from the University of…
Deceiving US experts; proving Einstein wrong: 10 China science breakthroughs in 2025
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China science stories of the year. If you would like to…
Are We Living Inside A Black Hole?
Black holes are among the strangest objects in the universe. Even though we have learned a great deal…
Astronomers Capture Shockwaves from Nova Explosions in High-Definition
Astronomers have long struggled to capture the true nature of stellar nova explosions. However, thanks to cutting-edge techniques,…
Mysterious State of Matter Discovered Flowing Inside Earth’s Core : ScienceAlert
By firing tiny projectiles of iron-carbon alloy from a high-speed cannon, scientists have finally demonstrated that a weird…
After Decades of Speculation, Physicists Finally Confirm the Existence of “Time Mirrors”
Physicists have experimentally reversed electromagnetic waves in time, confirming a theoretical prediction that has stood for decades. The…
China’s new quantum computer hits stability milestone, beating Google on efficiency
Chinese researchers have taken a major step in the global race to build practical quantum computers, becoming the…
Australian Team Discover Why Quantum Computers Have Memory Problems Over Time – Eurasia Review
A team of Australian and international scientists has, for the first time, created a full picture of how…
Major breakthrough clears key obstacle for the future of quantum internet
For years, the dream of a fully secure quantum Internet has been held back by a single, stubborn…