Researchers at Brown University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of squash, uncovering the physics behind the elusive “nick shot.” This shot, which involves hitting the ball in a way that makes it roll back flat on the ground, has long been a source of fascination for squash players. By using a pressurized…
Federal safety regulators have reached out to Tesla after videos posted online showed its robotaxis violating traffic laws in South Austin, where the company is providing rides to invited customers. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed it has contacted Tesla to gather additional information and will continue to enforce the law on…
A groundbreaking experiment at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility has shed new light on the behavior of gluons inside atomic nuclei. By studying the rare process of photoproduction, researchers have gained a deeper understanding of how gluons are distributed in nuclear matter, a crucial step towards understanding the nature of protons within nuclei. The…
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the origins of little red dot galaxies, tiny, compact galaxies that existed in the early universe. According to a new study, these galaxies were born with almost no spin, which explains their small size. The researchers propose that they formed from dark matter halos with low spin speeds,…
Apple has released iOS 26 Beta 2, addressing one of the major issues with its new Liquid Glass user interface design. The updated design modernizes the operating system’s look and feel, but early testers had pointed out flaws in readability and usability. Apple has now fixed the problem with the Control Center, making it easier…
Researchers from Belgium and France have made a significant breakthrough in microwave photonics by developing a single silicon chip that can process both optical and microwave signals. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize wireless communications by enabling smaller, more energy-efficient devices that can transmit high-speed data. The chip’s versatility and scalability make it an…
The James Webb Space Telescope has made history by directly imaging an exoplanet for the first time. The newly discovered world, with a mass similar to Saturn, orbits a young star called TWA 7, which is surrounded by a debris disk. The discovery was made possible by the telescope’s coronagraph, which blocked out the star’s…
Cluely, a startup co-founded by 21-year-old Roy Lee, has raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The company claims to help users “cheat” on job interviews, exams, and sales calls using AI-powered tools. This news raises concerns about academic integrity and the potential misuse of technology to gain an unfair advantage….
A recent study by the Ecole Polytechnique in Paris has discovered that the majority of occupations in the French labour market act as “condenser” occupations, attracting workers from various backgrounds but offering limited options for further mobility. The researchers used a statistical physics analysis to identify four main clusters of jobs, including “diffuser,” “channel,” “hub,”…
Graph theory, a foundational tool in mathematics, has been revolutionizing our understanding of complex systems. Maria Chudnovsky, a leading mathematician at Princeton University, has made significant contributions to the field by solving the decades-old perfect graph problem. This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for various fields, including computer science, biology, and social networks. As researchers continue…