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Government scientists discover new state of matter that's 'half ice, half fire'
U.S. government scientists have developed a new phase of matter dubbed 'half ice, half fire,' which unites opposing electron spins in a unique magnet.
Mathematicians solve vexing 'crowd problem' that explains why public spaces devolve into chaos
Why do some crowds move in an orderly fashion while others devolve into a chaotic jumble? New research led by an MIT mathematician may finally crack the tricky crowd problem.
'Cosmic tornadoes', surprises from ancient Egypt and more.
Science news this week March 29, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Scientists unveil new type of 'time crystal' that defies our traditional understanding of time and motion
The latest time crystal innovation may expand the known boundaries of quantum mechanics.
'The universe has thrown us a curveball': Largest-ever map of space reveals we might have gotten dark energy totally wrong
Findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that dark energy could be evolving over time. If they're right, cosmology will need a new model.
Why is it still so hard to make nuclear weapons?
Scientists have been building nuclear weapons for more than 80 years, but crafting this technology remains a challenge.
How do we know pi is an irrational number?
Are there mathematical ways to prove that pi is an irrational number that has no end?
Albert Einstein quiz: What do you know about the life of the famous theoretical physicist?
Einstein solved the world in his head. How much do you know about his life and work?
Pi Day quiz: How much do you know about this irrational number?
Test yourself on math's most famous constant with this pi quiz.
Scientists turn light into a 'supersolid' for the 1st time ever: What that means, and why it matters
For the first time, researchers transformed light into a quantum crystalline structure to create a "supersolid" that's both solid and liquid at the same time. Here’s what that means, and why it's such a big step forward.
