How to Build a Space Communication System Out of Lasers
Get ready for terabytes of laser data to rain from the sky.
These Perfectly Imperfect Diamonds Are Built for Quantum Physics
De Beers diamond company has a whole division to synthesize quantum-grade diamonds.
The Physics of One of the Craziest Big Air Snowboard Tricks Ever
With elite athletes competing in the Olympic debut of Big Air in Pyeongchang, South Korea, expect to see more attempts of the quad cork 1800.
Why This Quantum-Encrypted Video Hangout Is a Big Deal
Just what we all wanted: super secret, super long meetings that span the entire world.
How Dark Matter Physicists Score Deals on Liquid Xenon
Averaging around $100,000 a bottle, the xenon that powers a new generation of dark matter detectors doesn’t come cheap.
Physics Found Gravitational Waves. Now Come the Existential Questions
“What if there’s nothing? Then we learned, there is nothing.”
NASA’s Latest Kepler Exoplanet Discovery Fueled by AI
Planet hunters didn't just stumble onto Kepler-90i. The secret to their success: a neural network trained to identify exoplanets.
The AI Company That Helps Boeing Cook New Metals for Jets
To come up with a new material, scientists need to test millions of recipes. Machine learning helps narrow down the options.
Should We Teach Facial Recognition Technology About Race?
Demographic data may contribute to algorithms’ accuracy, but it also complicates their use.
Subatomic Particles Reveal a Hidden Void in the Great Pyramid of Giza
Long used to explore the vast void of the universe, muons have turned up a different kind of void deep within the Great Pyramid of Giza.