Prize honors discovery of altermagnetism as a third fundamental class of magnetism

by quasarn01 | Jul 24, 2026 | Latest in Physics

One of Europe’s highest distinctions in condensed matter physics has been awarded for a discovery that is reshaping our understanding of magnetism: The 2026 Europhysics Prize of the European Physical Society (EPS) Condensed Matter Division goes to Professor...

Long-lived ytterbium states could sharpen quantum computing and atomic clocks

by quasarn01 | Jul 24, 2026 | Latest in Physics

Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and the University of New South Wales have answered a question that has been around for decades: whether ions of the metal ytterbium can enter certain long-lived, nearly stable states and, if so, for how long. The measured...

Charges dropped against NYPD lieutenant in OIS of man who pointed gun at him

by quasarn01 | Jul 24, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

An investigation by the New York AG’s Office found that prosecutors would not be able to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that Lt. Richard Custodio was unjustified in fatally shooting the suspect Go to Source

Rocks from unexplored far side of the moon help rewrite lunar history

by quasarn01 | Jul 24, 2026 | Astronomy

Ancient samples from the moon’s far side are helping scientists uncover how asteroid impacts shaped the early solar system. The findings challenge decades of thinking about when those impacts occurred and offer new insights into the conditions that influenced...

‘You can’t park there’: Suspect vehicle lands on top of Ga. police cruiser amid pursuit

by quasarn01 | Jul 24, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

The suspect vehicle ran into a concrete barrier, causing its rear to lift and land on the Sandy Springs Police cruiser Go to Source