A demo of error-corrected qubits shows big reductions in errors as they grow.
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What did the Liberty Bell sound like? Science is on the case.
Researchers hunted for clues in modal analysis of 20th-century replica bell at Penn State Behrend.
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An experimental tour-de-force: Entanglement between glass bead and light
Getting a glass bead to act like a quantum object by entangling it with light.
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Neutrino physicist wins 2026 Nobel Physics Prize
Francis Halzen of University of Wisconsin-Madison led development of IceCube Neutrino Observatory.
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Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more.
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What happens when neutrinos swap identities inside a supernova?
Identity-fluid particles may carry some energy out, leading to direct collapse.
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What happens when quantum mechanics and relativity meet?
Experiment put atoms in a superposition of trajectories to find out.
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Physicist does the math on Star Trek’s “Picard maneuver”
The trick from Next Generation would be even more effective in real life.
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The secret to protecting next-gen spacecraft might be eggshells
3D-printed aluminum eggshell arrays filled with water proved more effective at impact resistance.
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Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners
The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and "24/7" lectures.
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