The universe’s first matter clarifies the start of the Big Bang

Researchers are looking at the very first matter to ever be present in the universe for insights into the very first microsecond of the Big Bang.

Ida Eriksen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
May 26, 2021 ~5 min

Classic idea clarifies weird quantum action in ultracold gas

An odd new experiment may offer a path towards a connection between classical and quantum physics. It's a goal scientists have chased for decades.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Sept. 17, 2020 ~8 min


Protons are smaller than we thought (and that’s a big deal)

New research indicates protons aren't as big as scientists thought. They're 4% smaller than the best previous measurement, and that has major implications.

Karl Bates-Duke • futurity
Nov. 11, 2019 ~5 min

‘Mini quantum collider’ may lead to better spintronics

A new testing ground for quantum systems could offer insights into spintronics, which could revolutionize computing.

Kayla Zacharias-Purdue • futurity
Feb. 4, 2019 ~5 min

Physicists measure ‘weak force’ inside atoms for first time

The new observation "deepens our understanding of one of the four fundamental forces of nature."

Kevin Fryling-Indiana • futurity
Jan. 15, 2019 ~5 min

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