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8 times physics blew our minds in 2022
By Ben Turner published
Nuclear fusion, lab-simulated wormholes, and ramming distant asteroids, here are the biggest and best physics stories of the year.
Is all matter made up of both particles and waves?
By Paul Sutter published
According to quantum mechanics, the physics theory that describes the zoo of subatomic particles, all matter can be described as both particles and waves. But is it real?
'Mind-boggling' alloy is Earth's toughest material, even at extreme temperatures
By Robert Lea published
A metallic alloy of chromium, cobalt, and nickel is over 100 times tougher than graphene and gets even more resistant to damage at extremely low temperatures.
Why do Christmas lights always get tangled?
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
It's "knot" your fault that Christmas lights always get twisted.
Nuclear fusion reactor 'breakthrough' is significant, but light-years away from being useful
By Ben Turner published
Useful, cost-effective nuclear fusion remains a distant dream, despite a small step in the right direction from the government's NIF reactor.
Nuclear fusion reactor core produces more energy than it consumes in world-first demonstration
By Ben Turner published
The breakthrough marks the first time that the core of a fusion reactor has given out more energy than it has taken in, but significant obstacles still need to be overcome.
How much does a cloud weigh?
By Joanna Thompson published
Clouds look light and fluffy, but they're surprisingly heavy.
Nobody took John F. Clauser's quantum experiments seriously. 50 years later, he's collecting a Nobel Prize.
By Jonas Enander published
John F. Clauser reflects on receiving the 2022 Nobel Prize in physics for the groundbreaking work he did 50 years ago.
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