Optical detector The black rectangle at the centre of this image is a high-speed semiconductor photodiode that converts laser pulses to super-stable microwave frequencies. The diode is surrounded by a ...

Researchers in Europe have made a key breakthrough in fundamental nuclear physics by making the first direct mass measurement of an element heavier than uranium. They say that their new technique will ...

Using the second-nearest neighboring atoms to predict metallic glass stability can help researchers more accurately model the disordered solid with strong, elastic properties, according to a recent ...

Have you ever wondered if the simple building blocks of life could one day power our wearable electronics? Glycine, the ...

Unlocking autonomous potential requires building safety architectures where robots can assess context and respond ...