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New Models and Evidence from Meteorites Show that Low-Mass Supernova Triggered Birth of Solar System

A research team led by University of Minnesota School of Physics and Astronomy Professor Yong-Zhong Qian uses new models and evidence from meteorites to show that a low-mass supernova triggered the formation of our solar system.

29 Nov 2016

New Prediction Could Help Test Validity of Einstein’s Theory of Gravity

Scientists behind a theory that the speed of light is variable - and not constant as Einstein suggested - have made a prediction that could be tested.

28 Nov 2016

Distributed Computing Helps Tackle Mystery of Dark Universe

Scientists from The University of Manchester working on a revolutionary telescope project have harnessed the power of distributed computing from the UK’s GridPP collaboration to tackle one of the Universe’s biggest mysteries – the nature of dark matter and dark energy.

25 Nov 2016

Researchers Develop Simple Method for Producing Fluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots from Sugarcane Bagasse

Indian researchers pioneer an alternate use for sugarcane waste.

25 Nov 2016

New COST Network to Study Origin of the Universe

The network will bring European research, science and business together to further our understanding of the early universe and its consituents.

25 Nov 2016

Scientists Demonstrate How Atoms Form New Type of Quantum Droplets

In experiments with magnetic atoms conducted at extremely low temperatures, scientists have demonstrated a unique phase of matter: The atoms form a new type of quantum liquid or quantum droplet state.

25 Nov 2016

Review Article Highlights Progress of Research on Quantum Simulations with Light

Back in 2006, theoretical physicist Dimitris Angelakis was among the first to propose that quantum simulations could be done with photons.

24 Nov 2016

World’s Most Powerful Particle Accelerator Gets New Heart Through Collaborative Effort

The world’s largest, most powerful, and most famous particle accelerator is getting a new heart, thanks to a collaboration between our very own Professors Richard Teuscher and Robert Orr and the Canadian arm of global manufacturer Celestica Inc.

24 Nov 2016

Researchers Make Strides in Development of New Quantum Storage Concepts

Conventional memories used in today's computers only differentiate between the bit values 0 and 1. In quantum physics, however, arbitrary superpositions of these two states are possible.

24 Nov 2016

Symposium on Quantum Engineering Aims to Foster Greater Synergy between France and Singapore

The Quantum Engineering Science and Technologies Symposium (QuESTS) held 14–18 November was in tune with a global trend: research into quantum technologies is expanding into engineering, as scientists' increasing control over quantum systems requires ever more sophisticated tools.

24 Nov 2016