Explore with us some of the latest developments in science, including physics, biology, mathematics, chemistry, information, and astronomy. Imagine what the future holds with today’s discoveries in these and other scientific pursuits. Along the way we will encounter fascinating people and their ideas that push the boundaries of science and shape the future direction of knowledge.
We feature some of the latest developments in a range of scientific branches, highlighting the human ingenuity and circumstances that lead to discovery and new technologies. We explain the ideas, the problems that led to the solutions, and the function of the discoveries, in words designed for the general audience so no background in science is required to appreciate the work of the scientists. The ideas for our stories are drawn from other freely-available publications as well as paid subscriptions, and we welcome contributions and story ideas from volunteer contributors. Join our science writers Mariana Meneses and Saulo Silvestre as we explore the exciting new developments in science and the showcase the good people who dedicate their life’s work to the advancement of knowledge and the human mission.
Physics modelling reveals a possibility of infinite symmetries in regions of flat spacetime. Could this be the measure by which LIGO technology will detect the universal memory function in patterns of gravitational waves?
Following the initial success of the Human Genome Project 18 years ago, new technology has enabled decoding of even more of the 3-billion-letter human genetic code. More work remains to sequence gaps and more diverse genetic backgrounds.
Nuclear fusion powers stars and holds the potential to deliver practically unlimited amounts of clean energy to humanity. Artificial intelligence is providing the means to control and direct fusion reactions as we make significant advances in developing the technology.
Synchotrons follow the path of light from moving electrons to reveal the atomic structure and other properties of the physical world. Brazil’s new fourth-generation synchotron will generate light beams up to a billion times brighter than before to shed new light on the reality of nature.
Time is perhaps the most important measurement that any of us makes each day, and throughout history humans have developed many forms of measuring time. As our knowledge of the universe expands, so does our comprehension and tracking of time, from the atomic to the cosmic scale.
Scientists are attempting to apply the principles of crystals to quantum mechanics, and in the process generate perpetual motion at regular time intervals. Their discoveries could change our understanding of the order of time and the second law of thermodynamics.
Time is something we experience but cannot see, although time structures our understanding of reality: the past, future, and present. New research shows that part of our brains is exclusively dedicated to timekeeping.
Physicists continue to search for a single mathematical framework that will describe the whole universe. Could a new approach to the long-pursued ‘Theory of Everything’ reveal secrets from black holes and even allow time travel?
Science has long tried to explain what makes us conscious beings. New research suggests that to solve this mystery, we need to consider Einstein’s relativity theory and the conscious perspective at each point in spacetime.
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