
Fast Radio Bursts Are Astronomy’s Next Big Thing
Although still mysterious, these quirky extragalactic signals are now poised to transform mainstream research
Although still mysterious, these quirky extragalactic signals are now poised to transform mainstream research
Physicists harness starlight to support the case for entanglement.
The proposed system could lead to breakthroughs in currently unsolvable problems
The exit would deal a heavy blow to multibillion-dollar nuclear fusion experiments
Despite skepticism about their full potential, many researchers are eager to use D-Wave's machines
Probe could give early warnings of catastrophic solar storms heading for Earth
Updated version of DeepMind’s AlphaGo program was behind a mystery online competitor
Shift in focus comes in response to a changing world order and the threat of terrorism
The SESAME project is set to revolutionize science in the region but is strapped for cash
A discovery that was supposed to help reveal how the bursts arise only thickens the plot
Alex Bocharov explains why the company is hoping to build qubits out of particles that some scientists think might not even exist
If successful, the October 19th landing would be a historic first for Europe's space programs
DeepMind’s latest technique uses external memory to solve tasks that require logic and reasoning—a step toward more humanlike AI
Pinpointing lander’s cold resting place on comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko will be a boon to researchers
Labs are vying to build ever-bigger colliders against a backdrop of uncertainty about particle physics
Excitement rises over chance of new physics from particle du jour
Craft due to launch in August is first in a wave of planned quantum space experiments
Shoebox-size craft face a wait to be propelled beyond Earth’s orbit
A space-based detector draws interest, but regulatory hurdles might complicate a partnership
Third European Union flagship will be similar in size and ambition to graphene and human brain initiatives
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