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New theory reveals the shape of a single photon - Phys.org
Nov 19, 2024 · The work is important because it opens up new avenues of research for quantum physicists and material science. By being able to precisely define how a photon interacts with matter and with other ...
Model suggests subluminal warp drives may be possible - Phys.org
May 14, 2024 · A team of physicists from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the Advanced Propulsion Laboratory at Applied Physics, in New York, has developed a model that shows it might be possible to ...
Many physicists argue the universe is fine-tuned for life. Our …
Nov 20, 2024 · Physicists have long grappled with the question of why the universe was able to support the evolution of intelligent life. The values of the many forces and particles, represented by some 30 so ...
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How fast is quantum entanglement? Scientists investigate it at the ...
Oct 22, 2024 · Quantum theory describes events that take place on extremely short time scales. In the past, such events were regarded as 'momentary' or 'instantaneous': An electron orbits the nucleus of an atom ...
What is fracking and is it harmful? Key terms and negative effects …
Oct 19, 2022 · What is crude oil? According to Investopedia, crude oil is a fossil fuel made up of organic materials and hydrocarbon deposits. A petroleum product, crude oil is often refined to create diesel and ...
tRNAs help some mRNAs get lost in translation - Phys.org
Nov 22, 2024 · Scientists have discovered that tRNAs can determine how long mRNAs exist in a cell, causing some messages to be stabilized and translated into more protein, while directing others to be degraded ...
First coherent picture of an atomic nucleus made of quarks and …
Oct 15, 2024 · The atomic nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons, particles that exist through the interaction of quarks bonded by gluons. It would seem, therefore, that it should not be difficult to ...
Physicists find a new way to represent π June 18 2024 Aninda Sinha (left) and Arnab Saha (right). Credit: Manu Y While investigating how string theory can be used to explain certain