Latest science news in Physics & Chemistry

Heaviest element could have fascinating atomic and nuclear spectra

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Simulations suggest oganesson has extremely smooth electron and nucleon distributions

Japan’s SuperKEKB set for first particle collisions

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Revamped accelerator will soon be smashing electrons and positrons together

Physicists beat Lorentz reciprocity for microwave transmission

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New device could boost telecommunications and be adapted for photonics

3I/ATLAS: Everything you need to know about the new 'interstellar visitor' shooting through the solar system

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Astronomers have spotted a new interstellar object — the third of its kind ever seen — shooting towards us through the solar system. Here's everything you need to know about...

Don't miss these last-minute Prime Day deals for clean teeth and a bright smile, handpicked by our health writers

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Last chance to save big on electric toothbrushes, water flossers and other dental care products.

At $20 an Airtag for Prime Day, this is a genius way of protecting telescopes, cameras, drones and more

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Always putting your camera or binoculars down somewhere? Worried about losing your drone when it flies out of view? An Apple AirTag, down to $20 for Prime Day, could save...

'Paraparticles' would be a third kingdom of quantum particle

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A new proposal makes the case that paraparticles — a new category of quantum particle — could be created in exotic materials.

Polymer coating extends half life of MXene-based air quality sensor by 200% and enables regeneration

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Cleaning products, candles, cribs, and cosmetics are just a few of the common household items that emit formaldehyde, a colorless, odorless chemical that, when present in the air at levels...

Antibody mapping chip speeds up vaccine research by revealing hidden binding sites quickly

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A new microchip invented by Scripps Research scientists can reveal how a person's antibodies interact with viruses—using just a drop of blood. The technology offers researchers faster, clearer insights that...

Researchers demonstrate room-temperature lasing in photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser

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In a first for the field, researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have reported a photopumped lasing from a buried dielectric photonic-crystal surface-emitting...

A new mechanism to realize spin-selective transport in tungsten diselenide

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Spintronics are promising devices that work utilizing not only the charge of electrons, like conventional electronics, but also their spin (i.e., their intrinsic angular momentum). The development of fast and...

Why Earth will spin slightly faster on 3 days this summer

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On July 9, July 22, and Aug. 5, Earth will rotate a tiny bit quicker making those days ever so slightly shorter than 24 hours.

Solar was the leading source of electricity in the EU last month, says report

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Coal generation fell to a record low during June 2025, and experts say that the EU's power system is changing. The picture is very different in Canada, where solar is...

These Amazon Prime Day deals must end tonight — don't miss out on big savings across skywatching optics

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It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day and some of these deals are ending tonight. Grab some new optics in time to see Saturn's rings!

Don't miss the last full 'Manhattanhenge' sunset of 2025 light up NYC today

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"July Manhattanhenge is what I call the goodbye to the grid."

I couldn't keep quiet about $1000 off the Sony A7R V in this anti-Prime Day deal

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The Sony A7R V mirrorless camera plunges to just $3200 at Walmart, a staggering $1000 saving that eclipses Amazon's Prime Day price!

Want a last minute steal? Save $200 on this pro-level Sony A7R IV mirrorless camera as Walmart takes on Amazon

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Prime Day is brilliant, but the best savings aren't always at Amazon. Walmart has beaten the online giant's price for this Sony A7R IV camera, by over $200, but it...

Act fast to get the best cameras for less — Amazon Prime Day ends tonight

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The end of Prime Day is in sight — savings won't last for long on these top Canon and Sony cameras.

Can't see the solar eclipse? Tune in online or on TV

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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ronald Dantowitz has been looking forward to Monday's solar eclipse for nearly 40 years....

Electric Vehicles Aren't Ready for Extreme Heat and Cold. Here's How to Fix Them

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New materials would help the cars of the future survive cold snaps and other climate disruptions

Three Times That Solar Eclipses Transformed Science

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From the discovery of new elements to the testing of novel theories of gravity, total solar eclipses have helped spark scientific progress for centuries

Silver Surfer proclaims Earth's doom in chilling new 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' clip (video)

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'Your world will be consumed by The Devourer. There is nothing you can do to stop him.'

The Sophisticated Threads behind a Hat That Senses Traffic Lights

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A new technique to make electronic fibers could help solve wearable technology’s flexibility problem

Less than $10! This cheap camera lens cleaning set would stop me from resorting to my t-shirt

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$10 or under for all these different camera accessories, SD memory card, carry bag, lens cleaning set and more this Amazon Prime Day.

Last chance to save up to 51% on these show-accurate Star Wars Force FX lightsabers this Prime Day

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Today is your last chance to save up to 51% on these Baylen Skoll and Sabine Wren Black Series Force FX lightsabers this Amazon Prime Day.

The Industrial Designer behind the N95 Mask

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Sara Little Turnbull used materials science to invent and design products for the modern world

Today is your last chance to save a massive $165 on one of the best camera drones for Amazon Prime Day

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You can save a massive $165 on the DJI Air 3, one of the best camera drones, which we think is the perfect balance of power and portability.

These Amazon Prime Day deals must end tonight — don't miss out on big savings across skywatching optics

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It's the last day of Amazon Prime Day and some of these deals are ending tonight. Grab some new optics in time to see Saturn's rings!