New experiments with ultra-cold atomic gases uncover universal physics in the dynamics of quantum systems. Penn State graduate student Yuan Le, the first author of the paper describing the experiments,…
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‘Charge density wave’ linked to atomic distortions in would-be superconductor
This image shows the positions of atoms (blue spheres) that make up the crystal lattice of a copper-oxide superconductor, superimposed on a map of electronic charge distribution (yellow is high…
Quantum simulator explores curved spacetime
Newswise — The theory of relativity is good for understanding big things like black holes colliding and creating gravitational waves in space. Quantum theory is good for understanding small things…
2,000-year-old “receipt” uncovered in Jerusalem |
Archaeologists conducting works on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority have uncovered a 2,000-year-old stone “receipt” during excavations in the Jerusalem Walls National Park, Israel. The artefact has inscriptions written…
Origami heat shield: Reusable for reentries
Credit: Space Forge A novel origami-based heat shield developed with ESA support is planned to be tested with an actual atmospheric reentry from space. Named Pridwen, after the legendary shield…
Lawsuits targeting company websites for ADA violations on the rise
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The Americans with Disabilities Act does not stop at ramps and railings. Websites also have ADA requirements to ensure universal access to public accommodations. Peace Coffee…
Regulators crack down on corporate carbon neutrality claims
Consumer watchdogs around the world are giving increasingly short shrift to offsetting-based company claims that their products are ‘carbon neutral’ Companies are increasingly being warned against greenwashing the climate impact…
