Physics : Science World Report

Jun 26, 2014 07:59 AM EDT

X-Rays May Reveal New Clues about Mysterious Dark Matter in Galaxy Clusters

Astronomers have uncovered a new clue when it comes to understanding mysterious dark matter. They've used ESA and NASA high-energy observatories in order to learn a bit more about the elusive ingredient of our universe.

Jun 26, 2014 07:14 AM EDT

The Hunt for Dark Matter Continues: Supercomputer Simulations Chart the Evolution of the Local Universe

Astronomers have discovered new clues when it comes to the hunt for dark matter. They've created supercomputer simulations that show the evolution of our "local universe" from the Big Bang to the present day.

Jun 25, 2014 10:25 AM EDT

Clumped Galaxies Test General Relativity: Einstein's Theory Passes

The most precise measurement to date of the strength of gravitational interactions between distant galaxies have shown perfect consistency with General Relativity's predictions.

Jun 25, 2014 07:15 AM EDT

The Higgs Boson Reveals that the Universe Should Have Collapsed Seconds After the Big Bang

We shouldn't exist. At least, we shouldn't exist according to British cosmologists. They've predicted that the universe shouldn't have lasted more than a second after using data from the latest observations of the sky combined with the recent discovery of the Higgs boson.

Jun 23, 2014 07:59 AM EDT

Earth's Magnetic Field is Changing, According to ESA Swarm Satellites

Is Earth's magnetic field changing? That might be the case, according to ESA's three-satellite Swarm constellation.

Jun 21, 2014 06:53 AM EDT

New Invisibility Cloak Hides Objects from Sense of Touch

Invisibility cloaks have become a large area of research in recent years. Now, scientists may have discovered a way to create an invisibility cloak that hides an object from the sense of touch.

Jun 19, 2014 08:12 AM EDT

The Physics of Water's Split Personality Explained by New Computer Model

Water may have a bit of a split personality. By using a computer model, researchers have uncovered the reasons behind water's odd behaviors, such as why its solid state floats.

Jun 18, 2014 06:22 AM EDT

Ability of Algae to Switch Quantum Coherence Helps Create Better Organic Solar Cells

Researchers have successfully identified the strange quantum effect with the algae survive in very low levels of light.

Jun 10, 2014 06:52 AM EDT

New Class of Light Sensitive Nanoparticle Makes Solar Cells Cheaper and Lighter

The latest development in solar technology is the new class of solar sensitive nanoparticles that leads to the development of cheaper and more flexible solar cells.

Jun 06, 2014 07:23 AM EDT

Turbulent, Fast-Spinning Black Holes Reveal How Gravity Can Act Like a Fluid

Scientists have taken a closer look at the massive forces surrounding black holes, and have found that the gravitational fields around them may just eddy and swirl, creating a turbulent region of space.

Jun 05, 2014 07:09 AM EDT

Surprisingly Strong Magnetic Fields Match Supermassive Black Hole's Relentless Pull

Scientists have learned a bit more about these black holes and have found that magnetic fields play an impressive role in the systems' dynamics.

Jun 02, 2014 12:10 PM EDT

The World's Most Sensitive Thermometer Can Measure to 30 Billionths of a Degree

The world's best thermometer isn't made of mercury; it's made of light. Physicists have created the most sensitive thermometer yet that's three times more precise than the best thermometers in existence today.