Phonons are sound particles or quantized vibrations of atoms in solid materials. The Debye model, a theory introduced by ...

President Trump has argued the U.S. should test nuclear weapons because other countries are doing it. But scientific data suggest they’re not.

A common height that seems normal in our human-scale world. Yet, when we compare it to the smallest and largest conceivable ...

Researchers have discovered quantum oscillations inside an insulating material, overturning long-held assumptions. Their work at the National Magnetic Field Laboratory suggests that the effect ...

The new 20 kton liquid-scintillator detector will seek to resolve one of the major open questions in particle physics: ...

Strontium titanate’s remarkable ability to perform at extremely low temperatures makes it a key material for next-generation ...

Quantum Pulse Ventures has introduced breakthrough technology for optical quantum computers. Error correcting codes are the only practical way to mitigate physical errors resulting from fabrication ...

Researchers in Konstanz discovered a way to manipulate materials with light by exciting magnon pairs, reshaping their magnetic “fingerprint.” This allows non-thermal control of magnetic states and ...

Did you feel it? A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck in San Bernardino County Thursday evening. The temblor, according to the United States Geological Survey, struck in the San Bernardino National ...

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck in Argentina Tuesday northeast of Aconcagua, data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows. The quake rattled parts of the Andes in both Argentina and ...

A moderate earthquake struck 8 miles from Estebanía in the Dominican Republic Monday afternoon. The 5.0 magnitude quake, shown on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) map, hit just after 3 p.m.