Large atoms require a lot of energy to build. A new model of quantum interactions now suggests that some of the lightest particles in the Universe may play a critical role in how at least some heavy elements form. Physicists in the US have shown how ‘ghost’ subatomic particles known as neutrinos can force atomic … Read more
Astronomers usually deal with the very, very big—huge telescopes, giant galaxies, and massive exploding stars. But one of the most revolutionary astronomy tools of the decade is a mini satellite the size of a bread box. The satellite will act as an artificial star for astronomers to observe from the ground, allowing them to more … Read more
For hundreds of thousands of years, the woolly mammoth thrived on Earth, measuring its majestic stride across frozen streams. Then, something happened. The earth changed. And in an extremely short time, the mammoths (Mammuthus primigenius) became extinct, the last of them extinguished 4000 years ago, on the remote Wrangel Island in the cold Arctic north. … Read more
Will future humans use warp disks to explore the cosmos? We are unable to eliminate the possibility. But if our distant descendants ever do, it will not include dilithium crystals and Scottish accent it will have evaporated into history by then. Warp discs have their roots in one of the most popular sci-fi franchises ever, … Read more