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The latest physics news with a specific focus on research and development in the fields of astrophysics, nuclear physics, particle physics, and quantum physics.

Chasing strangeness with a hybrid ring imaging Cherenkov detector

Professor Fatiha Benmokhtar is conducting experiments using hybrid Ring Imaging Cherenkov detectors to investigate the proton’s structure.

How large is the proton? How do we measure it?

Prof Gao of Duke University and Prof Dutta of Mississippi State University outline the multifaceted nature of the proton through its size.

NASA telescope may reveal first direct evidence of dark matter

A new analysis of NASA’s Fermi Telescope data may offer the first direct evidence of dark matter. Find out more.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest physics news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 4 and Goal 17.

Quality Education - UN SDG Goal 4 Partnerships for the Goals - UN SDG Goal 17

The Quantum Universe: Where elementary particle physics meets quantum science and technology

Superconducting microwire detectors are redefining precision in high-energy particle detection through quantum technology advances.

LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA O4 run detects hundreds of new gravitational waves

Discover how the O4 observing run uncovered hundreds of gravitational waves, revealing insights into black holes and the evolving universe.

Advanced control strategies for divertor power sharing and core density regulation in fusion energy devices

Learn how researchers at the UK fusion machine MAST Upgrade and DIFFER have made important advances in controlling fusion reactors.

Europe’s KM3NeT neutrino telescope hunts the origins of the Universe

KM3NeT telescope has detected the most energetic neutrino ever recorded, offering new clues to the Universe’s most extreme phenomena.

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Astrophysics News

The latest astrophysics news, research, and developments

NASA telescope may reveal first direct evidence of dark matter

A new analysis of NASA’s Fermi Telescope data may offer the first direct evidence of dark matter. Find out more.

LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA O4 run detects hundreds of new gravitational waves

Discover how the O4 observing run uncovered hundreds of gravitational waves, revealing insights into black holes and the evolving universe.

Researchers find mounting evidence that dark energy weakens over time

New research could uncover the true nature of dark energy, resolve the 'Hubble tension,' and gain a deeper understanding of the Universe.

Black hole merger events reveal new clues about the Universe’s most mysterious forces

The LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration has announced the detection of two extraordinary black hole merger events. Find out more.

Nuclear Physics News

The latest nuclear physics news, research, and developments

Using total absorption gamma-ray spectroscopy to study nuclear beta decay

Dr Muriel Fallot, Assistant Professor at the University of Nantes (SUBATECH Laboratory) performs her work using the Total Absorption Gamma-ray Spectroscopy technique to study...

Advanced control strategies for divertor power sharing and core density regulation in fusion energy devices

Learn how researchers at the UK fusion machine MAST Upgrade and DIFFER have made important advances in controlling fusion reactors.

Superconducting tapes: One big LEAP for fusion

Coherent’s LEAP series excimer lasers enable high-volume production of superconducting tapes essential for high-field fusion magnets.

The AI-energy nexus: The atomic imperative for sustainable AI

Professor Lefteri H Tsoukalas from Purdue University explores AI as both a catalyst of and key enabler for the atomic energy transition.

Particle Physics News

The latest particle physics news, research, and developments

Europe’s KM3NeT neutrino telescope hunts the origins of the Universe

KM3NeT telescope has detected the most energetic neutrino ever recorded, offering new clues to the Universe’s most extreme phenomena.

CERN Council endorses next step for the Future Circular Collider

CERN advances plans for the Future Circular Collider, a next-generation particle accelerator set to succeed the LHC.

LHC detects extremely rare single top quark for the first time

LHC observed a single top quark along with W and Z bosons, an extremely rare process that happens only once every trillion proton collisions.

CERN and F4E join forces to advance fusion energy development

CERN and F4E have signed a major agreement to accelerate fusion energy, superconducting magnets, and advanced scientific technologies.

Quantum Physics News

The latest quantum physics news, research, and developments

US invests $625m to advance leadership in quantum information science

US commits $625m to renew its National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, strengthening America’s leadership in quantum computing.

How time crystals could power advanced quantum computers

Scientists turned a time crystal into an optomechanical system that could be used to develop sensors or memory systems for quantum computers.

Strain engineering controls quantum defects for better performance

Researchers use strain engineering to control how quantum defects behave and enhance spin readout contrast in quantum systems.

CERN’s White Rabbit technology paves the way for new approaches to quantum networks

A small, innovative experiment at CERN is paving the way for new techniques in quantum networks and quantum cryptography.