Schwinger Effect: Scientists Claim to Create Matter From Nothing
A team of scientists has announced a surprising discovery – that they were able to create matter out of nothing. The experiment was carried out in January 2022, in which…
Single particles of light can be used for remote 3D surveillance
By Leah Crane A beam of light can scan distant objects one photon at a timeScience History Images / Alamy Taking really detailed 3D images from afar can be difficult…
World’s thinnest mirror is made from a single layer of rubidium atoms
By Donna Lu Mirrors like this can now be made from a single layer of atomsFroiland Rivera / EyeEm / Getty Mirrors are usually made from flat surfaces of metal…
China’s quantum satellite helps send secure messages over 1200km
By Leah Crane Ground stations use lasers to link with the Micius quantum satelliteJin Liwang/Xinhua/Alamy Two observatories in China have used a quantum communications satellite to send an encrypted message…