A Puzzling Quantum Scenario Appears to Violate a Law of Physics
By resolving a paradox about light in a box, researchers hope to clarify the concept of energy in quantum theory. ..
By resolving a paradox about light in a box, researchers hope to clarify the concept of energy in quantum theory. ..
In Oregon, the tree-killing Humongous Fungus never would have gotten so large without the accidental help of modern fire suppression tactics. ..
It doesn’t even work yet, but nuclear fusion has encountered a shortage of tritium, the key fuel source for the most prominent experimental reactors. ..
A new study shows the enormous extent of the global arachnid trade, one that might be undermining wild populations. ..
The electric vehicle revolution is gathering speed—but what happens to all those polluting cars already on the road? ..
Scientists are just starting to uncover the vast diversity of microbes out there. The only problem? No one can agree on how to name them. ..
The company’s uncrewed spacecraft will fly to the International Space Station, and if successful, will give NASA astronauts another way to get to orbit. ..
Many life-limiting conditions can only be detected 12 weeks into pregnancy—but some US states are planning to set to the abortion limit much earlier. ..
Scientists have discovered “proto-peat” forming in the Arctic as the Earth naturally sequesters carbon, but it could take centuries to mature. ..
After the InSight lander studied the strongest marsquake ever detected, scientists gave the space robot a negative prognosis because of its dwindling solar ..