Molecular hybridization achieved through quantum vacuum manipulation
Artistic Representation: Individual molecules undergo cooperative coupling in an empty optical cavity. Credit: Generated by ChatGPT-4o Interactions between…
Using sound to remember quantum information 30 times longer
A scanning electron microscope image highlighting a single mechanical oscillator, “tuning fork,” from the new work. The false-colored…
Astronomers catch supermassive black hole in the act of ‘waking up’
Top panel: the cluster of galaxies (white/violet) and its hot gaseous atmosphere (blue); bottom right panel: NSF VLBA…
Astronaut catches gigantic jet on camera
Left: Gigantic Jet Event from the International Space Station, taken by NASA Astronaut Nichole Ayers. (Credit: Ayers) Right:…
Experimental device demonstrates how electron beams reconfigure plasma structure
Changes in MHD equilibrium before and after flux rope merging. Credit: Nature (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09345-9 In a scientific…
Structured light manipulates material properties and reveals atomic changes in nanocrystals
Visualization of strain and cracking in a bismuth tungstate nanoparticle under various environmental conditions. Credit: Advanced Materials (2025).…
Next-level pixel-particle analogy uses quantum-inspired math to clarify noisy medical images
A medical image denoising method based on principles of quantum mechanics outperform machine learning, statistical methods, and neural…
Massive magnets are on the move: Repurposing electromagnets for research
Left to right: The BaBar solenoid magnet at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory before its move to Brookhaven. (SLAC)…
‘Pop III.1’ model explains origins of black holes and early cosmic ionization
Computer simulation of the ionized bubble around a Population III.1 supermassive star, progenitor of a supermassive black hole,…
Astronomers spot the ‘Eye of Sauron’ in deep space
The “Eye of Sauron”: plasma jet in the blazar PKS 1424+240, threaded by a nearly perfect toroidal magnetic…