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yahoo.comNeutral-atom quantum computer demonstrates repeated error correction
A neutral-atom quantum computer increased error-correction groups from 16 to 32 qubits while lowering error rates. The system performed up to 90 consecutive rounds of error checking without halting.
koreaherald.comNature Publishes Paper on Chiral Superfluorescence from Perovskite Superlattices at Room Temperature
A research paper titled 'Chiral superfluorescence from perovskite superlattices at room temperature' appeared in Nature. The work reports observation of the effect using engineered perovskite materials.
cultofmac.comPhysics Marathon to Cover Black Holes, Antimatter, Gravity, and Multiverse
A two-hour program will examine several core topics in physics. The session includes discussion of black holes, antimatter, gravity, and the multiverse.
Science NewsGold Surface Atoms Rearrange to Slow Oxidation
Researchers found that gold atoms on freshly exposed surfaces shift from square to hexagonal arrangements. This change makes splitting oxygen molecules far more difficult. The study was published May 21 in Physical Review Letters.
Science Measurements Rely on Counting or Comparing
All experimental data collection ultimately reduces to two basic techniques. Modern instruments continue to use these methods despite their advanced appearance.
New ScientistLaser-Held Silica Sphere Measures Single-Particle Pressure
A new device uses a 100-nanometre silica sphere suspended in laser light to detect pressure from individual particle collisions. Researchers tested the sensor in an ultra-high vacuum by introducing particles from three gases and recorded matching results with theoretical predicti…
realclearscience.comScientist Reports Evidence of Quantum Spin Liquid in Natural Mineral
A researcher at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory states that herbertsmithite shows properties consistent with a quantum spin liquid. The mineral was first collected in Iran in the 1970s and later synthesized in laboratories for study.
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news.google.comPhysicists Update 18th-Century Cavendish Experiment in Bid to Detect Dark Matter
New Scientist's 16 May 2026 issue highlights an update to Henry Cavendish's 300-year-old experiment that may prove 10,000 times more sensitive than current dark matter detection methods. The magazine also reports discoveries ranging from a Neanderthal kneeprint beside a stalagmit…
Science NewsPaper Recovers String Theory Amplitudes From Four Assumptions Using Bootstrapping
Theoretical physicists applied a bootstrapping technique to scattering amplitudes and arrived at the Veneziano and Virasoro-Shapiro amplitudes predicted by string theory. The paper by Clifford Cheung and colleagues was accepted to Physical Review Letters.
rediff.comLargest Physics Survey Shows 68% of Physicists View Big Bang as Hot Dense State
A survey of physicists released on May 13, 2026, shows only 20% believe the Big Bang marked the beginning of time itself. Semafor reported that 68% instead view it as a hot, dense state. The poll, described as the largest-ever of its kind, also revealed divisions on quantum inter…
Science NewsPhysicists Use Particle Physics Link to Study Hawking Radiation
Researchers have applied a mathematical connection known as the double copy to translate Hawking radiation from general relativity into the language of the standard model of particle physics. The approach equates the radiation to a charged particle scattering off a collapsing sph…
sciencealert.comResearchers Develop QBox Theory to Describe Post-Quantum Reality
Physicists have created a mathematical framework called QBox that proposes a layer of reality beyond quantum theory. The theory incorporates causal indefiniteness and hyperdecoherence to bridge quantum mechanics and gravity. It builds on prior work while addressing mathematical c…
The TimesDecade-Long Experiment Yields New Measurement of Gravitational Constant
A team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology completed a 10-year experiment to measure the gravitational constant, known as big G. The result differed slightly from a previous measurement conducted in France. This ongoing discrepancy highlights challenges in preci…
indiatoday.intoday.inIndian String Theory Physicists Issue Statement of Solidarity with Academics in Conflict-Affected Regions
A group of prominent Indian physicists specializing in string theory has voiced support for academics in Iran, Palestine and Lebanon. They condemned attacks on universities and civilian institutions amid conflicts. The statement highlights concerns over impacts on education durin…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHigh-Speed Cameras Capture Behavior of Cornstarch-Water Mixture Exhibiting Solid and Liquid Properties
Researchers used high-speed cameras to observe a cornstarch-water mixture that switches between solid and liquid states. The mixture, known as oobleck, demonstrates non-Newtonian fluid properties under stress. The study provides visual evidence of these transitions at a microscop…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRecent Study Reveals New Behavior in Oobleck Under High Shear Rates
Researchers have observed that dense drops of oobleck spread like a liquid before stiffening into a solid when subjected to high shear rates. This finding highlights ongoing surprises in the properties of non-Newtonian fluids. The study provides insights into the material's respo…