Schrödinger equation in quite simple terms
The Schrödinger equation is the fundamental equation of quantum mechanics that describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and…
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We have to rewrite the first law of thermodynamics
Researchers at West Virginia University just released a paper detailing how the fundamental law can be applied more broadly than…
Strange Solar Gamma Rays Discovered at Even Higher Energies
Scientists have discovered extremely high-energy gamma rays emanating from the Sun, a phenomenon that has never been seen before. The…
Quantum Mechanics and Why You Should Be Able To Understand It
Quantum mechanics and the theory of special relativity are two of the most revolutionary and important theories in physics. While…
Physicists simulated a wormhole using a quantum computer
For the first time, physicists have simulated a wormhole using a quantum computer. In fact, the experiment did not create…
Physicists Figure Out How to Make ‘Molecules’ of Light
Getting photons to stick together is not easy because they normally pass through each other without interacting. However, a photon…
Researchers discover mysterious source of ‘heartbeat-like’ radio bursts in a solar fare
An illustration showing EOVSA capturing a pulsating radio burst from a solar flare. Credit: Sijie Yu of NJIT/CSTR; Yuankun Kou…
The extraordinary adventure of the tower of Pisa which hangs but never falls
There have been numerous attempts to stabilize the tower of Pisa during its eight centuries of history, made really urgent…
Here’s a ball of plutonium
What you’re watching here is a plutonium-238 sphere. Usually, plutonium is not red, it is the usual metal color. However,…
How do the northern lights form?
Witnessing the mystical spectacle of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, is a dream shared by many. This celestial showcase,…