PHYSICS NEWS - SKY NIGHTLY

Unified theory of gravity may edge physics closer to ultimate breakthrough

May 06, 2025 (SPX)

Now, researchers at Aalto University have proposed a new quantum theory of gravity that aligns with the Standard Model of particle physics. The advance could le...

NASA prepares to launch space-based quantum gravity sensor

Apr 10, 2025 (SPX)

Earth's gravitational field constantly changes due to shifting mass caused by tectonic activity, water flow, and other dynamic processes. Although these changes...

Deep sea neutrino study places tighter constraints on quantum gravity

Mar 24, 2025 (SPX)

Because of their weak interaction with other matter, detecting neutrinos is exceptionally challenging. On rare occasions, however, a neutrino will collide with ...

Does the universe behave the same way everywhere?

Feb 18, 2025 (SPX)

Some recent findings indicate that the Universe may exhibit anisotropies-variations in structure that contradict the assumed isotropy. These deviations have bee...

Euclid spots an extraordinary Einstein ring in NGC 6505

Feb 12, 2025 (SPX)

"I review Euclid's incoming data as it arrives," said Altieri. "Even in that first image, I spotted something intriguing. As Euclid conducted further observatio...

Spinning Neutron Star Generates Immense Magnetic Fields

Feb 06, 2025 (SPX)

The findings reveal that the Tayler-Spruit dynamo, activated by fallback material from supernovae, is responsible for generating low-field magnetars. This disco...

Primordial naked singularities may offer insights into quantum gravity

Jan 13, 2025 (SPX)

The origins of the universe, rooted in the explosive Big Bang Singularity, presented extreme conditions with temperatures and densities far beyond current compr...

Seeing farther into the universe with enhanced gravitational-wave detection

Dec 10, 2024 (SPX)

Gravitational-wave observatories like the Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (aLIGO) are designed to detect minute spacetime distortio...

New gravitational wave maps reveal hidden black holes and cosmic structures

Dec 03, 2024 (SPX)

Three studies published today delve into the roles of the largest black holes in shaping the universe and uncovering the cosmic structures they left behind. Dr....

PolyU conducts successful catalyst material experiments in Low Earth Orbit

Nov 26, 2024 (SPX)

The testbed, led by Prof. Daniel Lau, Chair Professor of Nanomaterials and Head of PolyU's Department of Applied Physics, was developed in collaboration with th...

New DESI results weigh in on gravity

Nov 20, 2024 (SPX)

DESI is an international collaboration of more than 900 researchers from over 70 institutions around the world and is managed by the Department of Energy's Lawr...

Hurricane Helene's atmospheric waves captured by NASA's new AWE mission

Nov 11, 2024 (SPX)

The AWE instrument, which captured these images, showed the gravity waves as concentric bands radiating from northern Florida, with colors artificially enhanced...

How Does Hoverboard Work: The Science Behind the Machine

Nov 11, 2024 (SPX)

Core Components of a Hoverboard If you've ever wondered how hoverboards actually work, it helps to get familiar with the main parts that make up these machines....

NASA-funded research explores tidal impacts on planetary and lunar interiors

Nov 08, 2024 (SPX)

These internal distortions, known as body tides, result from gravitational interactions between celestial bodies. For example, the intense gravitational pull of...

Nearly EUR 10 Million Awarded for European Gravitational Wave and Particle Physics Initiative

Nov 06, 2024 (SPX)

This substantial EUR 10 million award supports the establishment of a pioneering network of high-frequency gravitational wave detectors, with around EUR 2.1 mil...

NASA reveals prototype telescope for Gravitational Wave Observatory

Oct 23, 2024 (SPX)

"Twin telescopes aboard each spacecraft will both transmit and receive infrared laser beams to track their companions, and NASA is supplying all six of them to ...

Magnifying deep space through the Carousel Lens

Sep 19, 2024 (SPX)

"This is an amazingly lucky 'galactic line-up' - a chance alignment of multiple galaxies across a line-of-sight spanning most of the observable universe," said ...

New insights into neutron star dynamics unveiled by gravitational waves

Sep 06, 2024 (SPX)

"Neutron stars are the collapsed cores of stars and densest stable material objects in the universe, much denser and colder than conditions that particle collid...

Groundwork begins for LISA space detector

Aug 27, 2024 (SPX)

This advancement presents significant challenges for scientists, who must now develop theoretical frameworks and data-analysis tools to fully utilize LISA's cap...

Gravitational Waves Linked to Dark Matter and Big Bang Mysteries

Jul 12, 2024 (SPX)

"This mechanism of creating detectable gravitational wave backgrounds may shed light on the puzzling gravitational wave signal recently captured by pulsar timin...