Latest News in Physics

striped pattern of magnetismMagnet Controls Superconductor
April 17, 2008

Researchers demonstrate a new way to use magnetic fields to control the current-carrying properties of a superconductor.

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Satellite Debris Debacle
April 16, 2008

A Chinese missile test that destroyed one of China's own satellites dramatically boosted the debris in Earth orbit.

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Pioneer Anomaly Update
April 15, 2008

What is putting a drag on the twin Pioneer spacecraft? Is it uneven heating? Or does gravity deviate from what is expected?

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Dark Matter Mystery
April 14, 2008

It's the experiment dark matter hunters love to hate. But physicists working on the DAMA (DArk MAtter) experiment might have the last laugh

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Triple Black Hole Calamity
April 14, 2008

Researchers simulate a three-way black hole mash up.

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