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First Image Made of an Atom Spinning
By Clara Moskowitz published
Physicists have discovered a way to play with matter on a subatomic scale, reaching into atoms to manipulate the spin of electrons.
Scientists Create Clear Image of Tiny Molecule
By Jeanna Bryner published
A new technique reveals the atoms and bonds within a molecule.
Nuclear Fusion Moves One Step Closer
By Live Science Staff published
MIT research finds way around one snag in creating nuclear fusion reactors.
Search for Magical Dark Matter Gets Real
By Clara Moskowitz published
Researchers hope to finally track down dark matter with the world's biggest atom smasher, which opened in Switzerland.
Spooky Physics: Signals Seem to Travel Faster Than Light
By Charles Q. Choi published
Strange events that Einstein himself called "spooky" might happen at least 10,000 times the speed of light.
Bizarre Properties of Glass Revealed
By Robin Lloyd published
A new finding in glass science could lead to aircraft that look like Wonder Woman's plane.
Glitches Slow Start of 'Black Hole Machine'
By Bradley S. Klapper published
The world's most ambitious particle collider might not be up to full speed until next year, months after its scheduled start date.
Diamond's Structural Secrets Revealed
By Andrea Thompson published
Beauty of diamond's crystal structure in symmetrical properties.
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