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nuclear physics

Conceptual image of gravtitational waves

Space

Gravitational waves could reveal the existence of quark matter

Two neutron stars smashing together may produce a form of matter not seen before. If that happens, simulations suggest there would be a signal in gravitational waves resulting from the collision

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LHC tunnel Pictures during LS2

Physics

Higgs boson's width measured with most accuracy yet

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Proton

Physics

Proton's stretchiness is a puzzle for particle physicists

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Artists concept view of the interior of the ITER reaction vessel. Nuclear fusion involves creating a plasma of superheated gas to temperatures of more than 200 million degrees C, conditions hot enough to force deuterium and tritium atoms to fuse together and release energy. Fusion takes place inside a 'Tokamak' torus within a giant magnetic field, the only way to contain the heat generated. The ITER reactor is designed to produce 500 MW, 10 times more energy than it consumes. Nuclear fusion is the joining (fusing) of light elements to form heavier elements, which releases large amounts of energy. It is hoped that fusion will be a clean, renewable energy source for the future. Nuclear fusion is the joining (fusing) of light elements to form heavier elements, which releases large amounts of energy. It is hoped that fusion will be a clean, renewable energy source for the future.

Physics

Can a slew of nuclear fusion start-ups deliver unlimited clean energy?

Features

Carlo Rovelli

Video

Carlo Rovelli interview: "Reality is not things, but connections"

Video

Physics

Physicists made the most precise measurement ever of a single particle

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Physics

Quantum engine is powered just by measuring its quantum state

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Randall Munroe on answering the strangest scientific questions

Physics

Randall Munroe on answering the strangest scientific questions

Culture

Carlo Rovelli at Cornilia Parker exhibition

Physics

Carlo Rovelli on the bizarre world of relational quantum mechanics

Features

Oliver Stone interviews Dr. Ashley Finan, Director of the National Reactor Innovation Center, at the Idaho National Laboratory in Idaho Falls, USA.

Environment

Nuclear Now review: Oliver Stone's paean to a nuclear future

A new documentary explores the promise of nuclear energy as an antidote to the climate crisis, but the result may be a little too one-sided

Culture

Physics

Nobel prize in physics awarded to pioneers of quantum information

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Physics

Engine based on Maxwell’s demon concept may help us understand entropy

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Physics

Bubbles in water have been caught doing backflips for the first time

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Physics

Einstein's gravity principle still correct, finds most precise test

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