A private mission to scan the cloud tops of Venus for evidence of life

The search for life on Venus has a fascinating history. Carl Sagan famously and sarcastically said…

New way to extract temperature from light emitted by a diamond defect

For centuries people have placed the highest value on diamonds that are not only large but…

Tug-of-war unlocks menagerie of quantum phases of matter

Phases are integral to how we define our world. We navigate through the phases of our…

Scientists simulate 'fingerprint' of noise on quantum computer

For humans, background noise is generally just a minor irritant. But for quantum computers, which are…

Agroforests in the tropics provide key conservation landscapes for amphibians

Although tropical forest ecosystems around the world have been modified and fragmented by agroforests planted to…

Diamond quantum sensor detects 'magnetic flow' excited by heat

In recent times, sustainable development has been the overarching guiding principle of research concerning environmental issues,…

Zoologist solves the 100-year-old mystery of the floating phantom midge

In spring 2018, Dr. Philip Matthews spent a typical afternoon capturing dragonflies in the University of…

Instant turn-over of magnetism by gyro motion of relativistic electrons

Magnetic fields are detected throughout the universe and widely participate in astrophysical dynamics. Various fundamental phenomena,…

'Smart saddle' could help equestrians hit their stride

Skilled equestrians make advanced riding maneuvers, like jumps, spins and piaffes, look effortless. But good riding…

More homicides, fewer supports in Toronto's predominantly Black neighborhoods

Six homicides were recorded in Toronto during the first two weeks of 2022—a statistic that led…