When a star gets too close to a black hole, it causes sparks to fly. And in theory, neutrinos, which are subatomic particles, might do the same thing as well. When a supermassive black hole devours a wandering star, it creates a brilliant light show as the star is torn

The way people utilize energy is rapidly evolving. However, the transition to renewable sources has to take place much more quickly if we are going to be able to stop the increase in average world temperatures. This applies not just to the production of electricity, but also to heating, buildings,

Did early human inventions such as bows and arrows, houses, and boats arise from natural intelligence superior to that of chimps, lions, and other species? Or did these artifacts result from the slow accumulation of knowledge—tiny changes made over many generations that comprise the transmission of collective cultural wisdom? It

Solar energy collection and use is not a new phenomenon. In reality, magnifying sunrays to create fire goes back to the seventh century. Moving forward in time to the nineteenth century, we can see the origins of modern solar photovoltaics, which are still employed in the manufacture of solar panels

The European Commission hopes to kickstart a large-scale solar energy deployment and revive Europe’s solar manufacturing sector. According to a draft paper, the idea is part of its effort to wean nations off Russian natural resources. “Solar power and heat are critical for reducing the EU’s reliance on Russian natural

Our eyes are able to detect light, photons, but nothing else. However, the universe looks very different if we observe it by detecting other particles, such as neutrinos. In our head, at mid-height, we have two fantastic particle detectors: our eyes. Specifically, they are able to detect photons, which are

The possibility that neutrinos may be their own antiparticles, unique among the known fundamental particles, arises from the symmetric theory of fermions proposed by Ettore Majorana in 19371. Given the profound consequences of such Majorana neutrinos, among which is a potential explanation for the matter–antimatter asymmetry of the universe via

A new age of human technology advancement is exacerbating the world’s main nations’ already complicated geopolitical relationship. Economic and political restrictions and bans are backed by counter-sanctions and embargoes on the opposite side, all with the goal of slowing their opponents’ technical growth. The heightened conflict is mostly due to

Atomic nuclei are made up of protons and neutrons, although many of their characteristics are yet unknown. The neutron, in particular, eludes many measurements as an uncharged particle, and there remain numerous outstanding mysteries even ninety years after its discovery, such as its size and lifespan. The neutron is made

The failure of current transition techniques has been demonstrated by recent energy crises The arrival of delegates to Cop26 in Glasgow in November coincided with one of the biggest energy crises in recent decades. As many urged for coal-fired electricity to be phased out completely, the UK began reactivating outdated