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US-Iran Tensions Build Over Hormuz As Peace Talks Stall
The US and Israel waged a war against Iran in late February, arguing that Tehran could enrich the material further and try to build an atomic bomb.
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India's Most Advanced Atomic Reactor Reaches Milestone, Attains Criticality
Criticality refers to the point at which a reactor achieves a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction, where the number of neutrons produced is sufficient to keep the reaction going without external intervention
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Scientists Find Clue to High-Temperature Superconductivity in Quantum Materials
Researchers have uncovered a hidden magnetic order in the pseudogap phase of a quantum material, a long-standing mystery in superconductivity research. Using an ultracold-atom simulator based on the Fermi-Hubbard model, the team detected antiferromagnetic correlations emerging above the superconducting transition. The discovery provides fresh insig...
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War-Torn Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Damaged: UN Agency
A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, can no longer perform its main safety function due to drone damage, the UN nuclear watchdog said
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Scientists Develop Two-Level Strategy to Power Next-Gen Lithium–Sulphur Batteries
Researchers at Chung-Ang University have developed a dual-level engineering strategy combining porous carbon nanofibers and cobalt single-atom catalysts. The design enhances redox reactions, reduces material loss, and improves the lifespan of lithium–sulfur batteries, offering major benefits for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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South Africa Injecting Radioactive Material Into Rhino Horns To Thwart Poaching
For the pilot study, 20 rhinos were injected with the radioactive material last year, which proved that it was not harmful to the animals.
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Gold Defies Physics: Remains Solid at 14x Its Melting Point in Superheating Experiment
Gold has amazed scientists by remaining solid under extreme temperatures—14 times its standard melting point—due to superheating. The study highlights how conventional physics may not fully explain ultra-fast reactions. These groundbreaking results, published in collaboration with international labs, have far-reaching implications for high-ener...
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Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever
For the first time, scientists have detected lithium in Mercury’s exosphere using magnetic wave signatures found in MESSENGER spacecraft data. The findings link lithium’s release to meteoroid impacts that vaporise planetary material, offering fresh insight into volatile element delivery. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of Mercury...
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China to Reportedly Activate Powerful X-Ray Light Source to Reveal Atomic Structure of Proteins
China is about to launch the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), a state-of-the-art synchrotron capable of providing high-resolution x-ray imaging. Expected to begin operations in late December, HEPS will enable scientists to explore atomic-level structures in materials and proteins. This new facility, costing $657 million, will offer advanced capabi...
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Scientists Move Closer to Adding Element 120 to the Periodic Table with New Technique
Scientists are on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery that could expand the periodic table to include element 120. Currently, the periodic table comprises 118 elements, ranging from hydrogen with one proton to oganesson with 118. The quest to explore the frontiers of atomic physics has led researchers to develop a novel technique to create elem...
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US-Iran Tensions Build Over Hormuz As Peace Talks Stall
The US and Israel waged a war against Iran in late February, arguing that Tehran could enrich the material further and try to build an atomic bomb.
-
India's Most Advanced Atomic Reactor Reaches Milestone, Attains Criticality
Criticality refers to the point at which a reactor achieves a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction, where the number of neutrons produced is sufficient to keep the reaction going without external intervention
-
Scientists Find Clue to High-Temperature Superconductivity in Quantum Materials
Researchers have uncovered a hidden magnetic order in the pseudogap phase of a quantum material, a long-standing mystery in superconductivity research. Using an ultracold-atom simulator based on the Fermi-Hubbard model, the team detected antiferromagnetic correlations emerging above the superconducting transition. The discovery provides fresh insig...
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War-Torn Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Damaged: UN Agency
A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, can no longer perform its main safety function due to drone damage, the UN nuclear watchdog said
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Scientists Develop Two-Level Strategy to Power Next-Gen Lithium–Sulphur Batteries
Researchers at Chung-Ang University have developed a dual-level engineering strategy combining porous carbon nanofibers and cobalt single-atom catalysts. The design enhances redox reactions, reduces material loss, and improves the lifespan of lithium–sulfur batteries, offering major benefits for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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South Africa Injecting Radioactive Material Into Rhino Horns To Thwart Poaching
For the pilot study, 20 rhinos were injected with the radioactive material last year, which proved that it was not harmful to the animals.
-
Gold Defies Physics: Remains Solid at 14x Its Melting Point in Superheating Experiment
Gold has amazed scientists by remaining solid under extreme temperatures—14 times its standard melting point—due to superheating. The study highlights how conventional physics may not fully explain ultra-fast reactions. These groundbreaking results, published in collaboration with international labs, have far-reaching implications for high-ener...
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Magnetic Wave Study Detects Lithium in Mercury’s Exosphere for First Time Ever
For the first time, scientists have detected lithium in Mercury’s exosphere using magnetic wave signatures found in MESSENGER spacecraft data. The findings link lithium’s release to meteoroid impacts that vaporise planetary material, offering fresh insight into volatile element delivery. This breakthrough reshapes our understanding of Mercury...
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China to Reportedly Activate Powerful X-Ray Light Source to Reveal Atomic Structure of Proteins
China is about to launch the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), a state-of-the-art synchrotron capable of providing high-resolution x-ray imaging. Expected to begin operations in late December, HEPS will enable scientists to explore atomic-level structures in materials and proteins. This new facility, costing $657 million, will offer advanced capabi...
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Scientists Move Closer to Adding Element 120 to the Periodic Table with New Technique
Scientists are on the brink of a groundbreaking discovery that could expand the periodic table to include element 120. Currently, the periodic table comprises 118 elements, ranging from hydrogen with one proton to oganesson with 118. The quest to explore the frontiers of atomic physics has led researchers to develop a novel technique to create elem...
