In 1963, a Teenager Went 11 Days Without Sleep For a Science Medal — But Paid a Lifelong Price For It Sleep is possibly one of the most essential and non-negotiable in life of a human being. The step ...

Experiment sets new record in search for dark matter. Story by Lauren Biron • 2mo. F iguring out the nature of dark matter, the invisible substance that makes up most of the mass in our universe ...

A quantum cat might sound like something out of science fiction, but it's actually quite real. And this experiment managed to push the concept to new heights.

Realta was spun out of WHAM in 2022, but it still works closely with UW-Madison scientists and the experiment itself. The previous record was held by MIT’s experimental reactor Alcator C ...

In 2013, the development of technology that can record and "replay" dreams "like a movie" made headlines in publications such ...

The record was set on a single trapped calcium ion, a qubit valued for its long lifetime and inherent robustness. ... The experiment was carried out by Smith, Aaron Leu, ...

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GUEST COMMENTARY: Washington’s greatness came not only from his essential contributions in office but also from the statesmanship he showed when it was time to step aside.

University of Oxford physicists set world record during experiment. ... While the record-breaking result marks a major milestone, the research team say it is part of a larger challenge.