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Physics

Physicists are uncovering when nature’s strongest force falters

The strong nuclear force may abruptly loosen its grip on the fundamental particles that make up matter at a special “critical point” – researchers are now getting a clearer picture of when that point is reached

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Physics

Swirly lasers can control an ungovernable cousin of magnetism

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Physics

We may finally know what causes will-o’-the-wisps

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Physics

Ultracold clocks could reveal how quantum physics alters time

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Space

How faster-than-light explosions could reveal the universe’s secrets

Features

Physics

Hints of exotic dark matter particles could be hiding in LHC data

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Physics

Making atoms self-magnify reveals their quantum wave functions

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Technology

Modular nuclear reactors sound great, but won't be ready any time soon

Analysis

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Physics

What it’s like to run the world’s best dark matter detector

Features

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Physics

Even in our digital world, materials still matter

Next to the flashy realm of AI, materials may seem quaint. But new quantum research could yield revolutionary breakthroughs, with the power to transform our world

Leader

Physics

Should it be space-time or spacetime – and why does it matter anyway?

Comment

Physics

Hottest engine in the world reveals weirdness of microscopic physics

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Physics

Physicist Frank Wilczek’s unique insights on the nature of reality

Features

Physics

Nuclear fusion gets a boost from a controversial debunked experiment

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