Holograms—No, Really
Unlike a photograph, a hologram encodes the full light field of a scene—including phase information—allowing it to recreate…
Measuring the True Scale of the Universe, Part 2
Early astronomers used planetary transits and parallax to calculate distances in the solar system and beyond—laying the foundation…
Measuring the True Scale of the Universe, Part 1
Starting with Eratosthenes’ clever calculation of Earth’s circumference using shadows and wells, early astronomers used geometric reasoning and…
Testing the Wave-Particle Duality of Light
After years of favoring the particle theory based on Feynman’s QED, some hands-on experiments led the presenter to…
Physicists Map Quantum Statistics for Enhanced Testing of Entangled Devices
At a Glance A breakthrough in quantum physics could pave the way for improved testing and development of…
Scientists Discover New Antibiotic Molecule with Unique Action Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
At a Glance Scientists have discovered a new antibiotic molecule called lariocidin, which could offer a breakthrough in…
Study Finds Wearable Tech Helps Type 2 Diabetes Patients Stick to Exercise Routines
At a Glance A new study has shown that wearable mobile health technology can play a significant role…
UCLA Researchers Develop Sensors to Continuously Monitor Metabolites in the Body
At a Glance A team of researchers from UCLA has developed a new sensor technology that can continuously…
New AI Framework ‘Orion’ Bridges Gap Between Privacy and Deep Learning
At a Glance In the digital age, where data privacy is a significant concern, a breakthrough in artificial…
How Do We Know If an Asteroid Will Hit Earth?
Astronomers track faint moving objects across the sky and use orbital math—refined since Kepler and Gauss—to determine whether…