The photoelectric effect involves quantum particles of light (photons) interacting with electrons in atoms, molecules and ...

While spaghetti might have a diameter of a couple of millimetres and capelli d’angelo (angel hair) is around 0.8 mm, the thinnest known pasta to date is thought to be su filindeu (threads of God), ...

Researchers in Switzerland have created a mechanical qubit using an acoustic wave resonator, marking a significant step ...

The big names in physics to write for the volume include Martin Rees on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence across a century; Carlo Rovelli on scientific thinking across the centuries; and ...

A research team headed up at Seoul National University has pioneered an innovative metasurface-based folded lens system, paving the way for a new generation of slimline cameras for use in smartphones ...

VolkVac Instruments makes lightweight UHV suitcases that are used to transport delicate samples long distances while under ...

Another popular method is to bombard nuclei with high-energy electrons, analysing the scattering data to infer structural ...

A new approach to low-level sourcing and measuring for material or device characterization This video examines the unique ...

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Downsizing: about 325 people, representing roughly 5% of the lab’s employees, will be affected by the cuts (courtesy: NASA/JPL-Caltech) JPL, which the California Institute of Technology runs for NASA, ...

Artemis Peck and Wendy Sadler explain that we need more initiatives to make sure queer people feel comfortable and welcome in science ...