The new sPHENIX particle detector at Brookhaven National Laboratory has passed a key precision test. By successfully measuring the collision of gold ions at near-light speeds, sPHENIX proved its willingness to investigate quark-gluon plasma, the exotic state of matter that existed in the first microseconds after the Big Bang.
NASA’s latest SpaceX-33 resupply mission to the ISS brings groundbreaking experiments. Researchers are testing 3D bioprinting of nerve implants and liver tissues, evaluating a drug against bone loss, and advancing metal 3D printing technology — paving the way for future missions and benefiting humanity
The coasts of South Australia have for months been covered by a yellow-green sea caused by the blooming of Karenia mikimotoi algae. Fueled by a record marine heatwave, this phenomenon causes mass fish deaths and threatens the entire marine ecosystem, while also posing a health risk to humans
Discover what a habub is, the powerful sandstorm that creates an apocalyptic wall of dust. Learn how this meteorological phenomenon arises from thunderstorms, where it most often occurs, and what dangers it poses to health and traffic. Get key tips on how to protect yourself from this increasingly common natural threat
The latest State of the Climate report for 2024 reveals alarming records: from the largest glacier mass loss and the highest ocean temperatures to the accelerated melting of permafrost. Data from the European Space Agency (ESA) are instrumental in documenting these extreme changes that are pushing the planet towards dangerous borders.
Using advanced optical techniques, scientists have discovered the magnetic properties of altermagnets, a new, third class of magnetic materials. A Japanese team from Tohoku University studied the organic crystal and confirmed the unique properties that combine the characteristics of ferromagnets and antiferromagnets, paving the way for a revolution in spintronics.