Are we at the threshold of Nuclear Fusion Ignition?
A team of engineers working at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in California believe they are officially at the "Threshold of Nuclear Fusion Ignition" after passing a major milestone....
In Depth – Cautious optimism of brand new physics discovery at Cern
Evidence of brand new physics at Cern? Why we’re cautiously optimistic about our new findings When Cern’s gargantuan accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), fired up ten years ago, hopes...
The University of York launch free online Nuclear Masterclass for Year 11, 12 and 13 students
The University of York and leading experts from all over the world have put together a free online Nuclear Masterclass designed to keep Year 11,12 and 13 students busy over...
New experiment may solve the universe’s Dark energy mystery
As an astronomer, there is no better feeling than achieving “first light” with a new instrument or telescope. It is the culmination of years of preparations and construction of new...
Are we about to figure out one of physics’ biggest mysteries – why there’s more matter than antimatter?
A new CERN Study sheds light on one of physics' biggest mysteries – why there's more matter than antimatter. Why do we exist? This is arguably the most profound question...
Physicists confirm 55-year-old theory using ultra-cold lithium atoms
Atomic physicists from Rice University and the University of Geneva have verified a 55-year-old theory about one-dimensional electronics using ultra-cold lithium atoms. The team were looking at new models to...