Light controls nanoscale ‘bubble’ domains in a ferroelectric crystal

by quasarn01 | Aug 3, 2026 | Latest in Physics

Researchers at Flinders University have discovered an unexpected way light can control tiny electronic structures inside advanced materials, a development that could help pave the way for more energy-efficient memory devices, sensors and future computing technologies....

Simulations hint at a hidden population of companionless black holes

by quasarn01 | Aug 3, 2026 | Astronomy

So far, almost all stellar-mass black holes detected by astronomers have been found in binary systems. However, astronomers have long suspected that these binary black holes are the exception and that, within the Milky Way, most exist on their own. Go to...

Astrobiologist uses Apollo lunar samples as mirror onto early Earth

by quasarn01 | Aug 3, 2026 | Astronomy

Roll back the tape of Earth’s history, and geologists and astrobiologists remain perplexed about the environmental conditions on early Earth. That’s because conventional pathways for understanding Earth’s history have been lost to time owing to the...

Spaceflight could change how astronauts swallow, eat and drink in subtle ways

by quasarn01 | Aug 3, 2026 | Astronomy

Imagine trying to swallow a sip of water while your face feels stuffed with congestion, your sense of taste is dulled and your body is floating 250 miles (400 kilometers) above Earth. Go to Source

Ultrafast X-ray flashes partially reverse the damage they cause, enabling brighter, more accurate imaging

by quasarn01 | Aug 3, 2026 | Latest in Physics

The interaction between X-rays and matter can be actively controlled, according to an international research team led by the University of Hamburg and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory that has succeeded in producing bright X-ray images with significantly less...