Science

After Cassini: Pondering the Saturn Mission's Legacy

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Cassini's discoveries are feeding forward into future exploration of the solar system.

Fast magnetic writing of data

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In 1956, IBM introduced the first magnetic hard disc, the RAMAC. ETH researchers have now tested a novel magnetic writing technology that...

High-speed quantum memory for photons

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Single photons transmit quantum information between the network nodes, where they are stored in an atomic gas.

Bit data goes anti-skyrmions

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These are anti-skyrmions on a racetrack.

A revolution in lithium-ion batteries is becoming more realistic

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Lithium amide-borohydride is a promising candidate for a solid electrolyte. The crystalline structure of this material consists of two sub-...

Astronomers Find New Evidence for Long-theorized Mid-sized Black Holes

Astronomers have found new evidence for the existence of a mid-sized black hole, considered the missing link in the evolution of supermassive black holes.

ALMA Finds Huge Hidden Reservoirs of Turbulent Gas in Distant Galaxies

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ALMA has been used to detect turbulent reservoirs of cold gas surrounding distant starburst galaxies. By detecting CH+ for...

Best Ever Image of a Star’s Surface and Atmosphere

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Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer astronomers have constructed the most detailed image ever of a star — the red...