New approach to detect ultra-rare part-per-sextillion isotopes could also sharpen dark matter searches

by quasarn01 | Apr 24, 2026 | Latest in Physics

The detection and study of isotopes, atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons, could expand the scope of physics research and enable new scientific discoveries. So far, rare isotopes have been primarily detected using a technique known as...

Officers awarded $15M after jury finds LAPD retaliated against them for reporting training safety issues

by quasarn01 | Apr 24, 2026 | Police Lives Matter

The four officers’ careers were negatively impacted after they reported unsafe firearms training protocols and staff shortages that left recruits inadequately trained, a jury found Go to Source

Orbital dances unlock true masses of Orion’s young stars

by quasarn01 | Apr 24, 2026 | Astronomy

A star’s mass determines its entire life story, from how it shines to how it dies. For young stars shrouded in dust, getting an accurate mass has long been difficult, but new radio measurements are beginning to change that. Astronomers are helping unravel the...

Quantum ‘dark modes’ no longer block phonon control, opening new paths for scalable devices

by quasarn01 | Apr 24, 2026 | Latest in Physics

Three RIKEN researchers have demonstrated a way to stop problematic “dark modes” from squelching intriguing effects in quantum systems. This advance could help with the development of more versatile quantum devices that can be used to control the storage...

One-way phonon synchronization could survive noise and defects, theoretical physicists suggest

by quasarn01 | Apr 24, 2026 | Latest in Physics

A novel approach for realizing the one-way quantum synchronization of phonons has been proposed by three theoretical physicists at RIKEN. Importantly, this method is remarkably resilient against practical challenges such as imperfections and environmental noise. Their...