We all have a concept of reality. We know what is “fact” and what isn’t. However, the truth of the matter is that the ...

We all have a concept of reality. We know what is “fact” and what isn’t. However, the truth of the matter is that the definition of “real” is a mere construct of the brain. If that didn’t blow your ...

There’s a mysterious energy quietly influencing your brain. Could it explain where your consciousness originates?

On Dec. 25, 2002, Lewis Kay was in his lab at the University of Toronto, devising new ways to observe the invisible machinery of life. Or trying to, at least. The large molecules Kay has spent his ...

A ring of 13 carbon atoms and two chlorine atoms has a remarkable molecular structure that means you would have to go around the loop four times to return to your starting position ...

Phonons are the collective vibrations that move through a solid. They can be thought of as waves traveling across the atomic ...

Astronomers have unveiled one of the most ambitious maps yet of the early universe, revealing a vast "sea of light" between galaxies that had remained otherwise hidden in previous surveys.

Atoms measure roughly 0.1 nanometers across, a scale so small that scientists spent more than six decades developing ...

Nalini Anantharaman is a modern mathematics and physics titan, renowned for her unique ability to find order within the heart of randomness. As a leading French mathematician, she has become the world ...

A subtle twist between atomically thin magnetic layers can generate unexpectedly large and complex spin structures.

During the present economic turmoil it may be tempting to make an analogy between energy and money — not least as a reminder that neither can be generated arbitrarily. Few physicists nowadays would ...

Ever had an idea for something that looked cool, but wouldn't work well in practice? When it comes to designing things like decor and personal accessories, generative artificial intelligence (genAI) ...