Physics

A new study suggests warp drives might not need exotic negative energy after all. Key Takeaways: Scientists have developed a new theoretical model showing that warp drives could be possible. Unlike previous concepts, this model does not require exotic negative energy to function. The proposed design could achieve high, but still subluminal, speeds within known…

Voyager’s power output in 1977 was just 158 watts—less than a typical household light fixture. Key Takeaways A nuclear diamond battery is claimed to last 28,000 years, sparking curiosity and skepticism. The battery uses nano diamonds and radioactive isotopes to generate electricity through heat transfer. Its longevity and efficiency make it ideal for devices like…

Trapped light amplified the material’s magnetism 10x, enough to change its visible properties. Key Takeaways Scientists trapped light in a magnetic metamaterial, amplifying its magnetism by 10 times. The material used, magnetic van der Waals, exhibits rare light-matter interaction capabilities. This breakthrough could lead to technologies like magnetic lasers and optically controlled magnetic memory. Light…

Laser-generated pulling forces are over 1,000 times stronger than those driving solar sails. Key Takeaways Scientists have created a real tractor beam capable of moving macroscopic objects visibly. The breakthrough uses a laser to manipulate objects in a low-pressure environment. This experiment expands the concept of optical tweezers from micro to macro scales. The pulling…

China’s HL-3 project involves collaboration with 17 international laboratories, showcasing a global effort. Key Takeaways China’s HL-3 tokamak reactor, dubbed the “artificial sun,” successfully generated its magnetic field. This milestone is a crucial step toward achieving controlled nuclear fusion energy. Tokamaks like HL-3 aim to replicate star-like fusion reactions using powerful magnetic fields. China’s fusion…

Loop quantum gravity suggests time might not exist at any fundamental level of reality. Key Takeaways Physicists and philosophers suggest time might not exist as a fundamental reality. If true, our universe may operate on causation rather than time as a basic framework. Loop quantum gravity, a leading theory, proposes space and time are made…

Metamaterials can reverse light’s path in time within nanoseconds, defying conventional physics. Key Takeaways Scientists have demonstrated “time reflections,” where light can reverse its temporal path. This phenomenon allows light to retrace its movements, akin to traveling back in time. Using metamaterials, researchers manipulated light’s frequencies to create temporal effects never seen before. Time reflections…

And luckily for us, quantum physicists think they know how to reach that higher dimension. Key Takeaways: Scientists believe wormholes, theoretical tunnels through spacetime, might allow near-instant travel across galaxies. To access wormholes, we may need to tap into a higher-dimensional space beyond our current understanding. Hypothetical exotic matter with negative mass could keep a…

South Korea’s fusion reactor hit 100 million degrees Celsius for 48 seconds, setting a new world record. Key Takeaways South Korea’s KSTAR reactor achieved a new record, maintaining plasma at 180 million°F for 48 seconds. Nuclear fusion mimics the Sun’s energy process, offering clean energy without harmful waste. The tokamak reactor uses magnetic fields to…

Two experiments confirmed energy teleportation across microscopic distances using quantum entanglement. Key Takeaways Physicists have demonstrated quantum energy teleportation, extracting energy from what seems like “nothing.” Masahiro Hotta’s 2008 theory, once dismissed, has now been proven experimentally in two separate studies. The experiments confirm that entanglement allows energy to transfer without breaking conservation laws. Quantum…