• Physics 18, 15
In one of his annus mirabilis papers, Einstein explained the photoelectric effect by considering light as a stream of energy quanta—which were later called photons.
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Quantum Milestones, 1905: Einstein and the Photoelectric Effect
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Can DNA-nanoparticle motors get up to speed with motor proteins?
DNA-nanoparticle motors are exactly as they sound: tiny artificial motors that use the structures of DNA and RNA to propel motion by enzymatic RNA degradation. Essentially, chemical energy is converted into mechanical motion by biasing the…
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Scientists harness the power of ‘layered’ crystals for energy innovation
University of Missouri scientists are unlocking the secrets of halide perovskites — a material that’s poised to reshape our future by bringing us closer to a new age of energy-efficient optoelectronics.
Suchi Guha and Gavin King, two physics…
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A team with diverse expertise produces novel ideas — but are they practical?
Contrary to the widespread belief that teams with diverse expertise are automatically more creative, a new study by a joint team of researchers from the University of Waterloo, Xiamen University and Texas Tech University reveals this isn’t always…
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For Less Distracting Tech, Try Calm Tech Certified Devices
The distractions of modern technology seem inescapable. Articles, social media posts, and academic studies frequently condemn the attention-grabbing qualities of our phones and laptops—ironically, a problem we often read about and discuss on…
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Unearthed ice may be the Arctic’s oldest buried glacier remnant
On a remote island in the Canadian Arctic, researchers have discovered the remains of an ancient glacier that could be over a million years old. The discovery represents what may be the oldest glacier ice ever found buried in permafrost…
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Underwater Robot Explores the Seafloor Without Damaging It
Seabed observation plays a major role in safeguarding marine systems by keeping tabs on the species and habitats on the ocean floor at different depths. This is primarily done by underwater robots that use optical imaging to collect high quality…
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Monster Shocks Could Explain Radio Bursts
• Physics 18, s13
Powerful shock waves around magnetized neutron stars may be the source of mysterious radio bursts that are observed across the sky.
A. Vanthieghem/Sorbonne University
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Topological Order Intrinsic to Mixed Quantum States
• Physics 18, 9
Three theoretical studies have uncovered novel types of topological order inherent in open quantum systems, enriching our…
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How Having Extra Chromosome Sets Shapes Evolution
• Physics 18, 14
Researchers predict that having extra sets of chromosomes can both speed up and slow down the evolution of an organism, depending on the organism’s “fitness landscape.”
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