Proxima Centauri b - Exo Planets

Artist's conception of the surface of Proxima Centauri b. The Alpha Centauri binary system can be seen in the background, to the upper right of Proxima. Parent star StarProxima...

‘Atomtronic’ battery made from Bose–Einstein condensate

A battery-like device that supplies a current of ultracold atoms has been created by physicists at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Their “atomtronic” battery is based...

Lucerne is an ancient town with strikingly modern

Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch...

Does your mind jump around, stay on task or get stuck?

Analysis of mind-wandering studies offers new perspective on mental disorders During downtime, some of us daydream while others might focus on a to-do list, or get...

Brain-controlled robotic hand allows this man to regain his sense of touch

Brain-controlled robotic hand allows this man to regain his sense of touch...

Pi might look random but it’s full of hidden patterns ( Thousands of years of trying )

After thousands of years of trying, mathematicians are still working out the number known as pi or “π”. We typically think of pi as approximately 3.14 but the most successful...

How Nanoscience Will Improve Our Lives in the Coming Years

In a newly published study, nanoscientists look ahead to what we can expect in the coming decade, and conclude that nanoscience is poised to make important contributions in...