Physicists observe an exotic “multiferroic” state in an atomically thin material Discovery shows for the first time that multiferroic properties can exist in a two-dimensional material; could lead to more efficient magnetic memory devices. February 23, 2022 Read full story →
A “hot Jupiter’s” dark side is revealed in detail for first time The planet’s night side likely hosts iron clouds, titanium rain, and winds that dwarf Earth’s jetstream. February 21, 2022 Read full story →
New plant-derived composite is tough as bone and hard as aluminum The material could pave the way for sustainable plastics. February 10, 2022 Read full story →
Engineers develop surgical “duct tape” as an alternative to sutures The sticky patch could be quickly applied to repair gut leaks and tears. February 2, 2022 Read full story →
Vibrating atoms make robust qubits, physicists find The new qubits stay in “superposition” for up to 10 seconds, and could make a promising foundation for quantum computers. January 26, 2022 Read full story →
Scientists make first detection of exotic “X” particles in quark-gluon plasma The findings could redefine the kinds of particles that were abundant in the early universe. January 21, 2022 Read full story →
Physicists detect a hybrid particle held together by uniquely intense “glue” The discovery could offer a route to smaller, faster electronic devices. January 10, 2022 Read full story →
Physicists watch as ultracold atoms form a crystal of quantum tornadoes The new observations record a key crossover from classical to quantum behavior. January 5, 2022 Read full story →
Predator interactions chiefly determine where Prochlorococcus thrive New findings may help researchers hone predictions for where phytoplankton will migrate with climate change. January 3, 2022 Read full story →
Kerstin Perez is searching the cosmos for signs of dark matter “There need to be more building blocks than the ones we know about,” says the particle physicist. January 2, 2022 Read full story →
Scientists build new atlas of ocean’s oxygen-starved waters The 3D maps may help researchers track and predict the ocean’s response to climate change. December 27, 2021 Read full story →
MIT engineers test an idea for a new hovering rover A levitating vehicle might someday explore the moon, asteroids, and other airless planetary surfaces. December 21, 2021 Read full story →
Could acid-neutralizing life-forms make habitable pockets in Venus’ clouds? A new study shows it’s theoretically possible. The hypothesis could be tested soon with proposed Venus-bound missions. December 20, 2021 Read full story →
Super-bright stellar explosion is likely a dying star giving birth to a black hole or neutron star The discovery, based on an unusual event dubbed “the Cow,” may offer astronomers a new way to spot infant compact objects. December 13, 2021 Read full story →
With “Hello!” as its theme, 2.009 returns to the stage New products presented by students at the annual event included a curb-climbing wheelchair attachment and seizure-preventing glasses. December 8, 2021 Read full story →