A new adaptive optics technology is set to transform gravitational-wave detection, allowing LIGO and future observatories like Cosmic Explorer to reach new heights. By correcting mirror distortions, ...

Atomic nuclei exhibit multiple energy scales simultaneously—ranging from hundreds down to fractions of a megaelectronvolt. A new study demonstrates that these drastically different scales can be ...

Brain teasers have become a go-to source of entertainment and mental stimulation on the internet. These tricky puzzles come in various types, with some designed to leave us scratching our heads in ...

A team of physicists led by Jonathan Richardson of the University of California, Riverside, demonstrated how new optical ...

When neutron stars collide, they create a powerful gravitational-wave signal, with the post-merger remnant ringing like a ...