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A quantum phenomenon has allowed scientists to develop a lens just three atoms thick, qualifying as the thinnest ever made.
Oddly, the innovative approach allows most wavelengths of light to pass right through – a feature that could see it have huge potential in optical fiber communication and gadgets like augmented reality glasses.



					
			

The researchers who invented the lens, from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Stanford University in the US, say that their innovation will progress research into lenses of this type, as well as miniature electronic systems.
"The lens can be used in applications where the view through the...

Scientists Create The Thinnest Lens on Earth Using Quantum Physics

Researchers say they've used cutting-edge gravitational wave research to shed new light on a nearly 2,000-year-old mystery. In 1901, researchers discovered what's now known as the Antikythera mechanism in a sunken shipwreck, an ancient artifact that dates back to the second century BC, making it the world's "oldest computer." There's...

Researchers Make Breakthrough in Study of Mysterious 2000-Year-Old Computer Found in Shipwreck

IceCube Neutrino Observatory’s recent detection of high-energy tau neutrinos, previously only hinted at, marks a significant advance in understanding astrophysical neutrinos. These findings from a decade of data support the idea that neutrinos oscillate across vast distances and energies, potentially unveiling the origins of neutrinos from cosmic sources like...

Ghostly Particles From the Cosmos: How IceCube’s Neutrino Hunt Is Rewriting Astrophysics

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The Milky Way, often seen as a static galaxy, is dynamic, with various processes shaping its structure. Recently, scientists discovered the Radcliffe Wave, a massive wave-like structure of star-forming gas, 9,000 light-years long and 500 light-years from the Solar System. This wave is not stationary but oscillates like a travelling wave.

Mysterious Wave-Like Structure in Galaxy Discovered to Be Slowly Moving

Researchers made a tantalizing discovery after they MacGyver-ed old data from a radar instrument on a satellite gathered 14 years ago from the Moon. When they used the mission data in a fresh new way, they found proof of a Moon cave hiding in plain sight. The cave is inside...

Scientists Just Found Evidence for Hidden Passageways Under the Moon’s Surface

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The cosmic entity is 460 light-years from Earth in the constellation Taurus.  
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Scientists show off ‘celestial fireworks’ for July 4

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Wind Tunnel Study Reveals Hypersonic Jet Engine Flow Can Be Controlled Optically. Researchers at the University of Virginia are exploring the potential of hypersonic jets for space travel, using innovations in engine control and sensing techniques. The work, supported by NASA, aims to enhance scramjet performance through adaptive control systems and optical sensors, potentially leading to safer, more efficient space access vehicles that function like aircraft.

Revolution at Mach 10: NASA-Backed Hypersonic Jets Poised to Transform Space Travel

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

The spacecraft will measure radio waves to pinpoint the radio waves’ solar origin.
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Spaceships launching to explore mysterious radio waves from Sun

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A new multiwavelength 3D visualization of the iconic "Pillars of Creation" showcases the differences between Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope data.

Space photo of the week: James Webb telescope gives the 'Pillars of Creation' a stunning 3D makeover

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The hypothetical faster-than-light particle known as the tachyon may marry with the special theory of relativity, according to a team of physicists, making its existence more plausible. What the hell is a tachyon?. Tachyons are a type of hypothetical particle, meaning their existence remains a matter of speculation. The tachyon...

Faster-Than-Light Particle Fits With Special Theory of Relativity, Physicists Say

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Recent studies have uncovered a significant discovery on the Moon: hidden tunnels beneath the surface, potentially offering a safe habitat for future human exploration. This breakthrough, achieved by reanalyzing data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), could have profound implications for lunar exploration and habitation. The Discovery of Lunar...

Breakthrough Discovery: Scientists Uncover Hidden Tunnels on the Moon

GARCHING, Germany, July 16, 2024 — According to prevailing wisdom, long-distance quantum computing requires the ability to entangle qubits made from matter, in which information is stored and manipulated locally, with photonic qubits that can transmit the information. Entanglement between single trapped atoms and photons is limited in scalability, which is a significant challenge for long-distance quantum computing and communications.

Optical Tweezers Set up Entanglement for Long-Distance Quantum Computing

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Erosion, tectonic uplift, and a human-built dam have all helped shape the Upper Lake Powell area in Utah. In the high desert plateau of southeastern Utah, the Colorado River and its tributaries cut across the landscape and carve numerous canyons. While orbiting over Utah, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured this photograph of the Upper Lake Powell region.

Unveiling the Geological Wonders of Lake Powell From Space

During the year-long CHAPEA mission, a team simulated living on Mars to gather insights into the psychological and operational challenges of space travel, providing valuable data for future Mars explorations. When the first humans travel to the Red Planet, they will need to know how to repair and maintain equipment,...

Martian Voyagers: Meet the NASA Crew Who Lived on “Mars” for a Year

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

By blowing atoms up to several hundred times their size, researchers have been able to make another type of oddly-behaving time crystal.

Scientists create weird 'time crystal' from atoms inflated to be hundreds of times bigger than normal

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Just as the miniaturization of computer transistors has revolutionized entertainment, communications, medicine, and more, scientists at University of Texas at Austin want to achieve the same breakthrough for light absorbers. Though perhaps less widely recognized, light absorbers play a crucial role in many commonly used technologies. “Absorbers are optical elements...

The next big thing in tech could come from these tiny light absorbers

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Pioneering Study Reveals 3D Quantum Hall Effects in Weyl Acoustic Crystals

A new study has demonstrated the three-dimensional quantum Hall effect in acoustic waves using a Weyl acoustic crystal, marking the first observation of one-dimensional edge states...

Pioneering Study Reveals 3D Quantum Hall Effects in Weyl Acoustic Crystals

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