Thinner Than the Photon Itself – Scientists Invent Smallest Known Way To Guide Light
2D optical waveguides could pave the way for innovative technology. Channeling light from one location to another is the backbone of our modern world. Across…
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“No One Knew This Was Even Possible” – Physicists Create Contained Ball of Turbulence
Scientists have created a contained ball of turbulence in a tank, which could help answer longstanding questions. Turbulence is all around us. From the swirl…
Beyond the Spectrum: XRISM Launches To Study the Universe in Different Colors of X-Rays
Data to reveal flows of matter and energy close to black holes and the elemental makeup of the universe. On September 6, a new satellite…
New Vaccine Can Completely Reverse Autoimmune Diseases Like Multiple Sclerosis, Type 1 Diabetes, and Crohn’s Disease
Researchers from Pritzker Molecular Engineering, under the guidance of Prof. Jeffrey Hubbell, demonstrated that their compound can eliminate the autoimmune response linked to multiple sclerosis….
Breaking Physics: Muon G-2 Experiment Reinforces Surprise Result, Setting Up “Ultimate Showdown”
Findings at Fermilab show discrepancy between theory and experiment, which may lead to new physics beyond the Standard Model. Physicists now have a brand-new measurement…
“Quantum Superchemistry” Breakthrough: A Pioneering Discovery by University of Chicago Scientists
Breakthrough could point way to fundamental insights and new technology. A team from the University of Chicago has unveiled the first evidence for “quantum superchemistry”…
Losing Your Sense of Smell – A Potential Warning of Future Memory and Thinking Problems
According to a study recently published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, individuals carrying the APOE e4 gene variant, which…
Rewriting Textbooks: Scientists Discover Unexpected Complexity of Cerebellar Connections
Images of thousands of Purkinje cells reveal that almost all human cells have multiple primary dendrites. These structures, when observed in mice, facilitate connections with…
Quantum Physics in a Leaf? Scientists Discover Link Between Photosynthesis and the “Fifth State of Matter”
UChicago researchers hope “islands” of exciton condensation could pave the way for new discoveries. Inside a lab, scientists marvel at a strange state that forms…
Researchers “Split” Phonons in Step Toward New Type of Linear Mechanical Quantum Computer
The experiments are the first of their kind and could lead to new advances in computing. A team at the University of Chicago has explored…
Peeling Back Quantum Mysteries: New Tool Disentangles the Electronic States Layer-by-Layer
Researchers at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) have created a novel instrument that can help reveal the origin of electronic…
Revolutionary Stretchable OLED Display Bends and Expands – “An Entirely New Display Technology”
Researchers have developed a highly flexible and stretchable digital display material that emits a fluorescent pattern. The material, which can bend in half and stretch…
The Future of Particle Beam Experimentation – Innovative New Algorithm Improves Our Understanding
The algorithm combines classical beam physics equations with machine-learning techniques to reduce the need for extensive data processing. When the linear accelerator at SLAC National…
Nature’s Quantum Secret: Link Discovered Between Photosynthesis and “Fifth State of Matter”
University of Chicago scientists hope ‘islands’ of exciton condensation may point way to new discoveries. Scientists at the University of Chicago have found a connection…
Quantum Leap: Unlocking the Secrets of Complex Molecules With Hybrid Computing
A quantum computational solution for engineering materials. Researchers at Argonne explore the possibility of solving the electronic structures of complex molecules using a quantum computer….
Scientists Discover Easy Way To Make Atomically-Thin Metal Layers
A cost-effective approach to producing MXene material could open up new possibilities for electronics and energy storage technology. The key to a perfect croissant lies…
An Important Step for the Quantum Internet: New Experiment “Translates” Quantum Information Between Technologies
Scientists have uncovered a method to convert quantum information between various quantum technologies, which holds significant impliciations for quantum computing, communication, and networking. The study,…
Poor Sleep May Weaken Vaccine Response, Increasing Risk of Infection
In reviewing data from previous studies, a team lead by researchers at the University of Chicago and the French National Institute of Health and Medical…
