How AI Is Unlocking the Secrets of Matter
Scientists from MIT and the University of Basel are harnessing the power of generative AI to automatically map out phase diagrams, paving the way for the discovery of unknown phases of matter.
Physics
Beyond the Wavelength: Scientists Achieve Unprecedented Atomic Proximity
MIT physicists have developed a technique to arrange atoms at distances as small as 50 nanometers, a tenfold improvement over conventional methods, opening doors to a new regime of quantum phenomena.
Peering into the heart of darkness: AI reconstructs 3D video of black hole flare
Scientists use AI and telescope data to create the first 3D reconstruction of a flare around Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of our galaxy, offering a glimpse into the chaotic environment surrounding these enigmatic objects.
Earth's magnetic shield: Older and stronger than we thought
New evidence suggests Earth's magnetic field existed earlier than previously believed, potentially playing a crucial role in the emergence of life.
Energy scientists unravel the mystery of gold's glow
EPFL researchers have developed the first comprehensive model of the quantum-mechanical effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films; a discovery that could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.
Quantum sensors to image Meissner effect in hydride supercondutors
By adopting a device designed to create extremely high pressures into one that can sense magnetic fields, researchers have obtained evidence that a hydrogen-rich material is a superconductor, eliminating long-standing doubts.
Quantum crystal of frozen electrons visualized
Scientists have visualized the elusive Wigner crystal – a strange form of matter that has eluded direct detection for some 90 years.