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Cold Radioactive Molecules Poised for Physics Breakthroughs

Cold Radioactive Molecules Poised for Physics Breakthroughs

Scientists have developed a method to stabilize and cool radioactive radium molecules, enabling their use as high-precision quantum sensors.

Science ·16 Jul 2026, 22:06 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Caltech chip steers light beams in 74 femtoseconds using metasurfaces

Caltech chip steers light beams in 74 femtoseconds using metasurfaces

Researchers have created a metasurface-based system that uses the optical Kerr effect to redirect light beams at unprecedented speeds. This development offers a new approach for managing data in fields such as telecommunications and high-speed computing.

Science ·8 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
DGIST-Caltech team develops efficient photocatalyst to turn CO2 into fuel

DGIST-Caltech team develops efficient photocatalyst to turn CO2 into fuel

International research teams are developing advanced catalysts, including photocatalysts and copper nanoclusters, to convert carbon dioxide into chemical fuels. These atomic-level modifications aim to improve efficiency and product selectivity for future industrial applications.

Science ·6 Jul 2026, 16:07 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Caltech Mosaic-8 vaccine elicits broad protection against sarbecoviruses

Caltech Mosaic-8 vaccine elicits broad protection against sarbecoviruses

Scientists have created a mosaic-8 nanoparticle vaccine that targets conserved regions across various coronaviruses to elicit broad antibody responses. Clinical trials for this candidate are scheduled to begin in 2025.

Health ·1 Jul 2026, 14:34 ·Lina Park 3 min read