particles : Science World Report

Jan 06, 2016 01:31 PM EST

Thor to Crush Materials at 1 Million Atmospheres: 40 Times More Efficient Than the Z Machine

A new accelerator called Thor is expected to be 40 times more efficient than Sandia National Laboratories' Z machine, the world's largest and most powerful pulsed-power accelerator.

Dec 24, 2015 08:48 AM EST

Super Strong and Lightweight Metal May Build the Spacecraft of the Future

Scientists have created an exceptionally strong yet still light-weight material that could be a huge boon in the future.

Dec 23, 2015 06:59 PM EST

How to Halt a Solar Eruption: New Mechanism Discovered

Scientists have discovered a mechanism that actually halts solar eruptions. The findings may allow researchers to better understand when solar eruptions are headed toward Earth.

Dec 11, 2015 12:29 PM EST

Nanomaterials Shaken Out Of Water: Scientists Develop New Purification Technique

A team of scientists have created a new method to purify contaminated water, it is as simple as shaking a vial of water and oil, which cleans out the nanomaterials from contaminated water.

Nov 25, 2015 12:22 PM EST

Smart 'Gold' Sensor Detects Single Molecule In Chemical Compounds

Researchers have created a 'golden' smart sensor that can detect single molecules in chemical and biological compounds.

Nov 11, 2015 09:36 AM EST

Mercury is Bombarded by Ancient Comet Dust that Impacts Its Atmosphere

Mercury is being pelted regularly by bits of dust from an ancient comet. Scientists have taken a closer look at the planet and have found that this bombardment has a discernible effect in its tenuous atmosphere.

Nov 09, 2015 12:24 PM EST

Quantum Physics: The Most Extreme 'Entanglement' Yet Between Photon Pairs

A new experiment has actually recorded some quantum weirdness. Scientists have reported the most extreme "entanglement" yet between pairs of photons.

Nov 03, 2015 09:44 AM EST

Proplanetary Disk Gaps Don't Always Signal Planets

A recent study found that disk gaps do not always signal hidden planets. The researchers revealed that the gap could be a sort of cosmic illusion and not the sign of a hidden planet.