Graphene device measures fractional electric charges carried by some of quantum physics’ strangest objects

by quasarn01 | Aug 17, 2026 | Latest in Physics

An electron is supposed to be indivisible. It carries one fundamental unit of electric charge, and every electron is exactly the same. But under extreme conditions, large numbers of electrons act together and give rise to new quantum objects called quasiparticles....

New X-ray imaging technique could double scanning efficiency while revealing hidden detail

by quasarn01 | Aug 17, 2026 | Latest in Physics

Researchers at Monash University have developed a new X-ray imaging technique that can image two overlapping samples at the same time, potentially doubling scanning efficiency while opening new possibilities for industrial inspection and scientific research. Go to...

Neb. PD demonstrates how shock gloves are used by SROs

by quasarn01 | Aug 17, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

Omaha police said the devices are intended for resistive subjects after de-escalation attempts and verbal commands Go to Source

Stellar explosions come into focus with new nuclear reaction measurements

by quasarn01 | Aug 17, 2026 | Astronomy

In two separate papers published in Physical Review Letters, researchers investigated the nuclear reactions that take place inside supernovae and X-ray bursts—two of the universe’s most powerful explosions. Together, the findings will help scientists build more...

Mega-Earth GJ 523b is 23 times as massive as our planet—but only 2.5 times as wide

by quasarn01 | Aug 17, 2026 | Astronomy

It’s nearly 170 million years old. It’s more than 2.5 times the size of Earth. And it’s the first exoplanet discovered and cataloged by researchers with the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research (WiCOR). Go to Source