We move forward in our universe with the confidence of a giant by giving a little thought to the fact that reality spreads bubbles with uncertainty. But physicists have given a vague reminder that our macroscopic world is also subject to the laws of quantum physics – successfully trapping millimeter-sized …
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In the cold, gad medium of helium-3 excess fluid, scientists recently made an unexpected discovery. Foreign objects traveling through the medium can exceed critical speed limits without breaking the delicate excess fluid. As opposed to our understanding of this excess fluid, it presents quite a puzzle – but now, by …
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Two experiments with subtle slogans that prevent entire galaxies from flying together have recently published some conflicting results. One came empty handed, while the other gives us every reason to keep searching. Dark bosons are candidates for dark matter based on force-carrying particles that do not actually pack more force. …
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With the Kovid-19 epidemic coming after the wave in many parts of the world, researchers have given a new look at the tiny coronavirus responsible for the massive chaos. Each SARS-Co-2 virus particle – virion – is a speckled protein ball, enclosing the genetic material, about 50-200 nanometers wide. Somehow, …
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A simple trick can reveal whether your face mask provides adequate protection: Try blowing it out while wearing a candle. A good mask should prevent you from extinguishing the flame. This rule is not silly, but it will help weed out a mask that is not very protective. Since the …
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