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Elusive neutrinos' mass just got halved — and it could mean physicists are close to solving a major cosmic mystery
Physicists have set a new upper limit on the mass of neutrinos. And the finding could poke a big hole in the Standard Model of particle physics.
Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism may have been an ancient Greek toy, new study hints
The mysterious Antikythera Mechanism is 2,000 years old and has long puzzled scientists. New research into its triangle-shaped teeth may finally reveal its intended purpose.
The world's largest atom smasher is getting a powerful new upgrade
Physicists are finalizing plans for MATHUSLA, a powerful new addition to CERN's Large Hadron Collider that will detect long-lived particles and potentially open the door to new physics.
Physicists create hottest Schrödinger's cat ever in quantum breakthrough
Physicists have replicated the famous Schrödinger's cat experiment at hotter temperatures than ever before. The breakthrough is a small but significant step toward quantum computers that can work at normal temperatures.
Scientists claim to find 'first observational evidence supporting string theory,' which could finally reveal the nature of dark energy
Physicists have proposed a new model of space-time that may provide the 'first observational evidence supporting string theory,' a new preprint suggests.
AI lies, 'dripping' North America and more.
Science news this week April 5, 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.
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.
