In a groundbreaking experiment at the Technion Faculty of Physics, researchers demonstrated the transfer of atoms via quantum tunneling using optical tweezers. This novel method, which strategically avoids trapping atoms in the middle tweezer,...

New atomic sensor technology enhances MRI quality control by tracking hyperpolarized molecules in real-time, with potential benefits for various scientific fields. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a fundamental tool in modern medicine, offering detailed...

Astronomers have traced the persistent emissions of some fast radio bursts to plasma bubbles, advancing our understanding of these cosmic phenomena. This new finding suggests these emissions could be driven by magnetars or binary...

Recent excavations in Tajikistan’s Zeravshan Valley uncovered an archaeological site dating back as far as 150,000 years, offering new insights into early human settlements and migrations in Central Asia. A team of archaeologists from...

MSK researchers discovered that the innate immune system’s chronic activation due to issues in the Mre11 complex can lead to cancer, highlighting new therapeutic targets. In addition to defending against pathogens, the body’s innate...

A striking image taken from the International Space Station reveals the Erg Chebbi dunes in southeastern Morocco, part of the vast Sahara Desert. These dunes, formed by persistent winds, exhibit unique shapes, including star...

By Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research April 7, 2024A new study on the 79° N-Glacier in Greenland shows a significant reduction in ice thickness due to warming oceans and...

Research shows holiday sun exposure has a swift but temporary impact on skin microbiota, specifically Proteobacteria, influencing skin health and recovery dynamics. Researchers have shown that too much sun exposure negatively affects short-term diversity...

Researchers have developed an innovative phase change memory device that promises low power consumption and reduced manufacturing costs. This development, potentially replacing DRAM and NAND flash memory, is notable for its efficiency and could...

By Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences April 7, 2024Harvard researchers have created a versatile programmable metafluid that can change its properties, including viscosity and optical transparency, in response to...