Scientists unveil a quantum generator of truly random numbers
Researchers have developed a new type of random number generator that uses the inherent unpredictability of quantum physics and verifies its results with cutting-edge cryptography.
The Paradox That Seems to Violate Physics
This puzzle, which seems to violate the laws of physics, explains why closing a road can make traffic move faster.
Playing Snake on a Screen Made of Water
In a stunning fusion of science and nostalgia, a creator built video games where the pixels are not on a screen—they are actual, controllable droplets of water.
3D Printing a Mathematical Mystery from Reddit
A six-year-old internet mystery is solved, revealing how the bizarre and beautiful "maths trumpet" is a 3D visualization of the multiple complex solutions to the equation (-2)^x.
Was Spinosaurus a Wader or a Swimmer?
New fossil evidence, from a crocodile-like snout to a massive paddle-shaped tail, has ignited a fierce debate over whether the giant predator Spinosaurus was a shoreline wader or a powerful underwater swimmer.
Study confirms slowing circulation is cooling the North Atlantic
New research confirms that the mysterious "warming hole" in the North Atlantic is caused by a long-term slowdown of the ocean's critical conveyor-belt-like circulation system, a finding with significant implications for global climate.
Scientists flip quantum switch for terahertz-speed electronics
Scientists have discovered a way to switch a quantum material between an insulator and a conductor on demand, a breakthrough that could lead to electronics 1,000 times faster.
Flipping an ancient genetic switch lets mice regrow ears
By flipping an ancient genetic switch, scientists enabled mice to regrow lost ear tissue instead of forming scars, a discovery that could unlock dormant healing abilities in other mammals.
The Viewpoint: How long can you stand on one leg? This simple test is the single clearest indicator of physical ageing
According to researchers, how long you can stand on one leg is the single clearest indicator of physical ageing and overall longevity.
Scientists 3D-print glass nanostructures with near-100% reflectance
Using a newly developed resin and a high-precision printing process, researchers have fabricated nanoscale glass structures that achieve nearly perfect light reflectance, opening up new possibilities for the material in advanced optics.