Are quasiparticles real?
Beyond familiar particles such as electrons and protons, scientists have discovered a zoo of “quasiparticles” with exotic names, such as magnons, angulons, dropletons and polaritons.
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‘Much more violent than predicted’: A chunk of the universe’s missing matter was powerfully hurled out of galaxies
Scientists have found previously missing galactic matter lurking in the huge voids of space between galaxies . For decades, scientists have been unable to solve
What kinds of black holes exist — and how are they different?
Scientists have identified four types of black holes, classified mostly by their masses. But these mysterious objects continue to challenge our understanding of the universe.
A Master of the Traveling Salesperson Problem Finds His Own Path
In theoretical computer science, the key to cracking tough problems is finding the right tools. Most researchers gravitate toward tools that match the problems they
New Crew Members Welcomed to International Space Station
From left, Expedition 74 flight engineers Anna Kikina and Pyotr Dubrov of Roscosmos, and Anil Menon of NASA pose for a portrait while holding a
Living Fully in the Math World Means Threading the Needle
One might imagine that, for a mathematician, proving a monumental theorem is a blissful experience. It wasn’t so for Hong Wang. In February 2025, Wang
1,200-year-old infant burial found near famous Temple of Artemis in Turkey contains twins — one with an unusual extra rib
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and unusual burial of premature twins in a 1,200-year-old tomb near the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus in Turkey. Although
Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 9 states, with over 1,900 people sickened
An outbreak of parasitic illness linked to iceberg lettuce is affecting nine U.S. states, federal health officials have announced. That’s up from the five affected
6-year-old in China dies after experimental treatment, investigation finds, raising questions about the country’s gene therapy regulations
A 6-year-old girl was given a first-of-its-kind gene therapy in a hospital in China for a nonlethal condition. Within a week, she was dead. Her
What’s to blame for Canada’s wildfires?
The inferno that sent toxic smoke billowing toward the United States won’t be the last. Officials are now battling both the wildfires and misinformation.
Struggling with a hard life choice? AI future selves have tips
A chat with aged avatars of future selves can guide people paralyzed by tough decisions. The question is what information to feed the bots.
AI web browsers ‘aren’t ready for the public,’ scientists warn as they highlight massive security red flags
Researchers have discovered a security flaw in AI web browsers that could result in users having their data exposed by malicious websites. Browsers equipped with
‘Rescheduling’ cannabis would ease restrictions on science, opening the door to the largest investment in cannabis research we’ve seen to date
There has been talk of “rescheduling” cannabis for years, a regulatory move that would significantly ease federal restrictions on the drug. Now, with a recent
Science word of the day: Parsec
Science word of the day: Parsec Pronunciation: PAHR’-sek What it means: Ah, the humble parsec, thorn in the side of George Lucas. In 1977, Lucas’