Materials Science
Hidden Particle Interactions Exposed by Peeling Layers of Graphene
Ions flowing through atom-thin stacks of carbon confirm classic theories but also yield new surprises
Stories by Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
Space & Physics
Electrons Can Form Bizarre 2-D ‘Flatland’ in Superconductor
This property could reveal new secrets of superconductivity
Space & Physics
New Radioactivity Measurement Could Boost Precision of Dark Matter Experiments
The process finds minuscule amounts of radioactive material in metals
Space & Physics
Ultracold Quantum Collisions Have Been Achieved in Space for the First Time
Creating Bose-Einstein condensates—and crashing them together—in microgravity could lead to physics breakthroughs, better spacecraft navigation and more
Space & Physics
Ultracold Molecule Mystery Solved
Lasers slow molecules for a glimpse of the quantum world—and a strange heating is uncovered
Space & Physics
Identical Quantum Particles Pass Practicality Test
A new study proves that far from being mere mathematical artifacts, particles that are indistinguishable from one another can be a potent resource in real-world experiments...
Space & Physics
Time’s Arrow Flies through 500 Years of Classical Music, Physicists Say
A statistical study of more than 8,000 compositions shows how the flow of time distinguishes music from noise
Space & Physics
The Coolest Physics You’ve Ever Heard Of
Ultracold atoms can simulate all sorts of quantum behavior
