The backbone of modern electronics has been silicon for decades, enabling the functionality of smartphones and supercomputers. With device miniaturization, however, the need for speed is increasingly pressing. Scientists are in a race to find a successor that can transcend the boundaries of conventional computing. This, however, might now be possible with a breakthrough in ...
For decades, teleportation was only a concept found in science fiction perfected by Star Trek’s venerable transporter beam. But in May 2025, Northwestern University researchers made a discovery that pushes us toward that futuristic vision: successful quantum teleportation across ordinary internet cables. This milestone transforms how quickly, securely, and without physical transmission knowledge moves, not ...
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a next-generation 2D quantum sensor that detects vectorial magnetic fields with unprecedented accuracy. By leveraging atomic spin defects in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), this innovation surpasses traditional diamond-based quantum sensors, offering multi-axis detection and enhanced sensitivity at the nanoscale. How Hexagonal Boron Nitride Transforms Quantum Sensing Hexagonal ...
Scientists at Harvard University and the Paul Scherrer Institute have successfully frozen fleeting quantum states using ultrafast laser pulses. This breakthrough allows researchers to stabilize quantum motion for significantly longer durations, opening new possibilities for quantum computing and material science. How Quantum States Are Stabilized Quantum materials exhibit remarkable properties when excited by external sources, ...
Physicists at ETH Zurich have developed an ultra-thin lens capable of converting infrared light into visible wavelengths. This breakthrough, achieved using lithium niobate metasurfaces, could revolutionize imaging technology by enabling compact, high-performance optical devices. How Metalenses Work Traditional lenses rely on curved glass to bend light toward a focal point, but metalenses use nanoscale structures ...
Gravity has been recognized to be one of the fundamental forces of nature for a long time and is a subtle pull that keeps galaxies from separation and planets orbiting. But what if it’s not a force? What if gravity is just an effect of something more bizarre that is the universe operating as a ...
Physicists have uncovered the mechanical forces that shape the iconic structure of rose petals, revealing how geometric frustration influences their curling patterns. This discovery provides insights into the physics of natural growth and could inspire new developments in shape-morphing materials. Understanding Geometric Frustration Unlike most flowers, which exhibit wavy or smooth petal edges, roses develop ...
The speed of light was a mystery for millennia, a fugitive constant that escaped measurement and understanding. Now among the most basic foundations of contemporary physics, it shapes our knowledge of space, time, and the very fabric of reality. Light’s speed is more than just a number; it’s a cosmic speed limit, a ruler for ...
