Search for axions from nearby star Betelgeuse comes up empty
Results significantly narrow the range of possible places to find the hypothetical dark matter particles.
yesterday • ~7 min
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They don't come as pills, but try these 6 underprescribed lifestyle medicines for a better, longer life
Lifestyle medicine targets the root of chronic diseases like obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Experts explain why everyone should embrace these free prescriptions for good health.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~10 min
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Stereotypes may stifle some harassment claims
People in a new study deemed the sexual harassment claims of "prototypical" women more credible, which raises the question of who gets silenced.
Jan. 15, 2021 • ~9 min
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Mark Vogelsberger wins 2020 Buchalter Cosmology Prize for simulating a “fuzzy” universe
Associate professor of physics shares the honor with colleague Phillip Mocz for their novel dark matter research.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~3 min
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Experiments investigate time symmetry violations
Researchers report progress on synthesizing and detecting ions that are among the most sensitive measures for time symmetry violations.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~5 min
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Quantum projects launched to solve universe’s mysteries
Researchers will use cutting-edge quantum technologies to transform our understanding of the universe and answer key questions such as the nature of dark
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~6 min
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How black holes morphed from theory to reality
PODCAST: Physicists were mostly skeptical back when the idea of them emerged a century ago from Einstein’s work. The evolution of the evidence, from circumstantial to conclusive, is the quintessential story of science.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~22 min
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Robot dances show how messy swarms get organized
Researchers have a new theory about how groups of animals, particles, or robots become orderly. To show it off, they used dancing robots.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~7 min
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Connected workouts can help you get fit alongside virtual buddies during the pandemic
From step counters and active video games to apps for exercisers and tech-enabled gear, there are a lot of ways to combine your workouts with your digital life.
Jan. 7, 2021 • ~9 min
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RNA molecules are masters of their own destiny
Research suggests the products of transcription — RNA molecules — regulate their own production through a feedback loop.
Jan. 5, 2021 • ~8 min
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