

Scientists make first ever measurements of a planet-wide field that could be as fundamental as gravity and magnetic fields
The technique could be used to observe a wide range of deep-seated biological structures and activity
New mathematical framework could allow for more accurate climate models
Novel device contains a pneumatic logic circuit made from 21 microfluidic valves
Electromagnetic vortex pulses could be employed for information encoding, high-capacity communication and more
New therapy kills cancerous cells while stimulating growth of new healthy bone
An intelligent self-adjusting brain pacemaker could improve the quality-of-life for those living with Parkinson’s disease
Calculations suggest photons may have warmed gas clouds
Rare-earth barium copper oxide structure also has the highest pinning force ever reported
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A historic scientific landmark may soon disappear, says Robert P Crease
Guy Matthews says that the focus on public relations is masking the challenges of commercializing nuclear fusion
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Everesting involves a cyclist riding up and down a given hill multiple times until the ascent totals the elevation of Mount Everest – or 8848 m
The 2024 UK Quantum Hackathon set new standards for engagement and collaboration
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Cancer care provider GenesisCare is using LAP’s RadCalc platform to perform software-based quality assurance of all its radiotherapy treatment plans
Find out more about designs for a muon collider and why gender diversity in big science needs recognition
Join the audience for a live webinar on 23 October 2024 sponsored by BioLogic, EL-Cell and TA Instruments - Waters, in partnership with The Electrochemical Society
The first user of a myokinetic prosthesis was able to perform everyday actions such as pouring water into a glass, opening a jar, tying shoelaces and grasping fragile objects
NASA has been warned that it may need to sacrifice new missions in order to rebalance the space agency’s priorities and achieve its long-term objectives
It emits gravitational waves, say physicists
Engineers and physicists have met to discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a practical fusion power plant in the UK
The image captures the progression of Baily’s beads, which are only visible when the Moon either enters or exits an eclipse
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Quantum sensor can detect magnetic fields in any direction and monitor temperature changes in a sample at the same time
Choreographed high school students have fun simulating curious phase of matter
The survey followed almost 4000 first-year students taking introductory physics courses at four US universities
Maxwell's demon cooling trap measures the magnetic moment of antiprotons with higher precision than ever before
Join the audience for a live webinar on 8 October 2024 sponsored by Agilent Technologies
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For more than 60 years, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has applied science and technology to make the world a safer place. Its defining responsibility is ensuring the safety, security and reliability of the nation’s nuclear deterrent
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A live webinar by IOP Publishing on 27 June 2024 to learn about neurodiversity in research
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