Scientists control ‘free-flowing’ electric currents with light

by quasarn01 | Mar 10, 2026 | Latest in Physics

By controlling magnetic fields using light, a team of researchers led by NTU scientists has solved a long-standing challenge to precisely direct electric currents produced by quantum materials. Their findings unlock new avenues for controlling the flow of electricity...

New exoplanet survey method finds high rates of closely orbiting planets

by quasarn01 | Mar 10, 2026 | Astronomy

Up until now, exoplanet surveys have mostly focused on nearby, bright stars that are sun-like or are red dwarfs, which are known to frequently host planets. While astronomers have discovered thousands of planets this way, a new study, published in the Monthly Notices...

Astrophysicists trace the origin of valuable metals in space, from colliding stars to merging galaxies

by quasarn01 | Mar 10, 2026 | Astronomy

Billions of light years away in a remote part of the universe, two neutron stars—the ultradense remnants of dead stars—collided. The catastrophic cosmic event sent light and particles, including a sudden flash of gamma rays, streaming through the universe. These gamma...

‘Without hesitation’: NYPD sergeant ran toward lit IED as chief tackled bombing suspect

by quasarn01 | Mar 10, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards tackled the suspect while Sgt. Luis Navarro ran toward a lit improvised explosive device to protect nearby protesters Go to Source

BWC: Man walks toward active Fla. police scene firing shots before fatal OIS

by quasarn01 | Mar 10, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

While Fort Lauderdale PD officers were handling a separate incident, the man approached the scene, fired shots into the air and later lowered his gun toward officers Go to Source