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Astronomers Capture First Image of a Black Hole
Source: EHT Posted: 4/11/19
Scientists have obtained the first image of a black hole, using Event Horizon Telescope observations of the center of the galaxy M87.
Source: EHT Posted: 4/11/19
Scientists have obtained the first image of a black hole, using Event Horizon Telescope observations of the center of the galaxy M87.
Quantum physicists succeed in controlling energy losses and shifts
Source: AALTO Posted: 3/20/19
Scientists demonstrate that they can increase the dissipation rate, on demand, by a factor of thousand in a high-quality superconducting resonator.
Source: AALTO Posted: 3/20/19
Scientists demonstrate that they can increase the dissipation rate, on demand, by a factor of thousand in a high-quality superconducting resonator.
Making the World a Lot Quieter
Source: BU Posted: 3/19/19
Mechanical engineers have developed an “acoustic metamaterial” that can cancel 94 percent of sound
Source: BU Posted: 3/19/19
Mechanical engineers have developed an “acoustic metamaterial” that can cancel 94 percent of sound
When Semiconductors Stick Together, Materials Go Quantum
Source: LBL Posted: 3/17/19
A new study reveals how aligned layers of atomically thin semiconductors can yield an exotic new quantum material.
Source: LBL Posted: 3/17/19
A new study reveals how aligned layers of atomically thin semiconductors can yield an exotic new quantum material.
First Exoplanet Candidate Confirmed
Source: IFA Posted: 3/14/19
An international team of astronomers announced the confirmation of the first exoplanet candidate identified by NASA's Kepler Mission.
Source: IFA Posted: 3/14/19
An international team of astronomers announced the confirmation of the first exoplanet candidate identified by NASA's Kepler Mission.
Listening to quantum radio
Source: Tudelft Posted: 3/12/19
Researchers have created a quantum circuit that enables them to listen to the weakest radio signal allowed by quantum mechanics.
Source: Tudelft Posted: 3/12/19
Researchers have created a quantum circuit that enables them to listen to the weakest radio signal allowed by quantum mechanics.
What Does the Milky Way Weigh? Hubble and Gaia Investigate
Source: NASA Posted: 3/11/19
Astronomers have been able to come up with one of the most accurate measurements yet of our galaxy's mass, using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite.
Source: NASA Posted: 3/11/19
Astronomers have been able to come up with one of the most accurate measurements yet of our galaxy's mass, using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the European Space Agency's Gaia satellite.
How to Escape a Black Hole
Source: LBL Posted: 2/1/19
Simulations of twisting magnetic field, ‘negative-energy’ particles produce more complete picture on escaping the black hole.
Source: LBL Posted: 2/1/19
Simulations of twisting magnetic field, ‘negative-energy’ particles produce more complete picture on escaping the black hole.
Static Electricity Could Charge Our Electronics
Source: UBuffalo Posted: 1/28/19
Could static electricity create more sustainable and longer-lasting power sources for small electronic devices?
Source: UBuffalo Posted: 1/28/19
Could static electricity create more sustainable and longer-lasting power sources for small electronic devices?
How Fast Is The Universe Expanding?
Source: UCLA Posted: 1/26/19
Astronomers use split images of quasars to produce a new estimate of the Hubble constant and help resolve dispute about how fast the universe is expanding.
Source: UCLA Posted: 1/26/19
Astronomers use split images of quasars to produce a new estimate of the Hubble constant and help resolve dispute about how fast the universe is expanding.
Ultra-thin transparent silver films for solar cells
Source: RUB Posted: 12/9/18
New silver films may boost the efficiency of solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, they have been difficult to fabricate.
Source: RUB Posted: 12/9/18
New silver films may boost the efficiency of solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, they have been difficult to fabricate.
Scientist finds elusive star with origins close to Big Bang
Source: JHU Posted: 12/9/18
The newly discovered star's composition indicates that, in a cosmic family tree, it could be as little as one generation removed from the Big Bang
Source: JHU Posted: 12/9/18
The newly discovered star's composition indicates that, in a cosmic family tree, it could be as little as one generation removed from the Big Bang
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