Cosmic Slowpoke: The Neutron Star That Defies Speed Limits
A newly discovered neutron star, found by an international team using the ASKAP radio telescope, spins every 54 minutes, making it the slowest of its…
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World’s Purest Silicon Paves the Way for Next-Gen Quantum Computers
A major breakthrough in quantum computing has been achieved with the development of ultra-pure silicon, setting the stage for the creation of powerful, scalable quantum…
Quantum Breakthrough: Researchers Unlock New Realms in 1D Superconductivity
Researchers at the University of Manchester have made a major advancement in superconductivity by successfully maintaining robust superconductivity under high magnetic fields in a new…
Scientists Discover 82-Feet-Long Ancient “Giant Fish Lizard” in the UK
The fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long has been found on a beach in Somerset, UK. Experts have…
Mathematicians Use AI and New Clustering Algorithm To Identify Emerging COVID-19 Variants
An AI framework aids in identifying and tracking new COVID-19 variants, using a novel algorithm named CLASSIX to efficiently process large genomic datasets and enhance…
Unlocking Quantum Secrets: The Revolutionary Dance of Nanoparticles
Innovative research leverages levitated optomechanics to observe quantum phenomena in larger objects, offering potential applications in quantum sensing and bridging the gap between quantum and…
Unlocking the Cosmic Recipe for Planet Formation
Researchers have found water vapor in the disc around a young star exactly where planets may be forming. Water is a key ingredient for life…
Einstein’s Enigma: How a Mysterious Cosmic Object in Milky Way Could Test Relativity Like Never Before
Using the MeerKAT Telescope, astronomers found a mysterious object in the Milky Way’s black hole mass gap, challenging existing astronomical classifications and offering a unique…
Thought To Be Impossible – Scientists Uncover Hidden World Using Newly Found Properties of a Graphene-Like Material
Researchers from EPFL and the University of Manchester have unlocked secrets of nanofluidics by utilizing a two-dimensional material and light. A breakthrough in nanofluidics is…
Scientists Discover Source of Mysterious Alignment of Stars Near the Galactic Center
Scientists from The University of Manchester and the University of Hong Kong have found a source for the enigmatic alignment of stars close to the…
Vacationers Beware – Short, Sun-Seeking Trips Can Disrupt the Skin’s Microbiome
Researchers have demonstrated that excessive sun exposure can adversely impact the short-term diversity and composition of the skin’s bacterial makeup. Skin, the largest organ of…
Profound Consequences for the Climate – Scientists Discover Urea in the Atmosphere
New research indicates that oceanic regions abundant in marine life have a more significant influence on our ecosystems and climate than was earlier believed. Scientists…
More Graphene Magic Starts When Flatness Ends: A Proton Permeability Puzzle Solved!
Researchers uncover graphene’s intrinsic proton permeability, offering a potential boost to the hydrogen economy and green hydrogen production. Researchers from The University of Manchester and…
Ancient Graphite Reveals a Quantum Surprise: Scientists Discover Hofstadter’s Butterfly
Scientists at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute have discovered new physics in graphite through the application of twistronics, revealing a 2.5-dimensional mixing of…
A Spectacular Sight: Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Images of the Ring Nebula
The Webb Space Telescope has unveiled stunningly detailed images of the Ring Nebula. The pictures provide an unparalleled view of this celestial phenomenon, revealing its…
Can Aliens Detect Us? New Study Explains
How would the Earth look like to an extraterrestrial civilization situated light years away? A collaborative study conducted by a group of scientists from the…
Scientists Reveal That Water Can “Talk” to Electrons in Graphene
Researchers confirm theory of quantum friction. Water and carbon make a quantum couple: the flow of water on a carbon surface is governed by an…
Wonder Material Graphene Stuns Again: Shatters Magnetoresistance Records
Researchers at The University of Manchester have discovered record-high magnetoresistance in graphene, offering potential breakthroughs in understanding strange metals and applications in magnetic sensors. In…