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- 1Physicists Create Record-Breaking Quantum 'Schrödinger's Cat' State▼Physicists Created a Record-Breaking Schrödinger's Cat With Some of The Weirdest Atoms in Physics
Physicists report creating a record-breaking Schrödinger's cat state, putting unusually exotic atoms into a quantum superposition that pushes the size limit of known quantum behaviour. The achievement marks a new benchmark for how large and complex an object can be while remaining in two states at once, with implications for quantum computing and tests of quantum mechanics at larger scales.
- 2Heavy water isotopes improve weather forecast accuracy●Heavy water isotopes make weather predictions more accurate
Researchers report that isotopes of heavy water can be used to make weather predictions more accurate. The finding suggests that tracking isotopic signatures in water vapour offers a new way to refine meteorological models. Physicists and weather scientists are weighing how quickly such isotope-based measurements could be incorporated into operational forecasting.
- 3AI study at Large Hadron Collider questions existence of 10 dimensions▼10 dimensions may not exist: AI study at Large Hadron Collider challenges theory
An AI-assisted study using data from the Large Hadron Collider is challenging the theory that the universe has ten dimensions, a cornerstone idea from string theory. The findings suggest the extra dimensions predicted by the theory may not exist, prompting debate among physicists about the model's validity and the growing role of machine learning in fundamental physics research.
- 4Surprising Result Seen in Primordial Matter Inside Atom Smasher●Surprising result seen in primordial matter inside atom smasher https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/surprising-re
A new Scientific American report describes a surprising experimental result from studies of primordial matter—the quark-gluon plasma recreated in particle colliders such as those at CERN. Scientists probing this early-universe state of matter have observed behavior that defies existing expectations, prompting physicists to revisit their theoretical models of how the universe's first moments unfolded.
- 5Ultra-Bright Light Failed to Speed Up Water Evaporation▼Scientists Blasted Water With Light 10 Billion Times Brighter Than Sunlight. It Still Didn't Evaporate Faster.
Scientists aimed light billions of times brighter than sunlight at water to test whether intense illumination could accelerate evaporation. Despite the extreme energy levels, the water did not evaporate any faster, a result that challenges assumptions about how light interacts with liquid surfaces. The unexpected finding is drawing attention from physicists studying evaporation and light-driven processes, as it suggests existing models may be missing something fundamental about energy transfer in water.
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Anthropic claims its Claude AI model has solved a nine-loop particle physics calculation, a problem of exceptional complexity in quantum field theory. Such multi-loop computations involve enormous mathematical intricacy, and the claim has drawn attention from physicists and AI researchers debating whether the result is a genuine milestone for AI in science or a bold promotional assertion that still requires independent verification.
- 7Jim Al-Khalili to front 2026 Christmas Lectures on time▼Jim Al-Khalili to explore mysteries of time in 2026 Christmas Lectures
Physicist and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili will present the 2026 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, taking on the mysteries of time. The announcement, reported by Laboratory News, signals another high-profile scientist delivering the annual lecture series, which has long aimed to bring complex science to young audiences and the wider public.
- 8Gravity Experiment Sparks Fresh Questions About Einstein's Constant Light Speed▼Einstein Said the Speed of Light Is Constant. But This Gravity Experiment Is Raising Questions
A new gravity experiment is raising questions about one of Einstein's foundational claims: that the speed of light is constant. The findings suggest that under certain gravitational conditions, the assumption may deserve closer scrutiny. Scientists are urging caution, noting that Einstein's relativity has withstood more than a century of testing, but the experiment is fuelling debate among physicists about how robust the theory's core postulates really are.
- 9Large Hadron Collider Shutdown Process Underway▼The Disconnection of the Large Hadron Collider Has Begun
Reports say the disconnection of the Large Hadron Collider has begun, marking the start of the machine being taken offline. The collider, based at CERN near Geneva, is the world's largest particle accelerator. Details on the reasons, scope or expected duration of the shutdown were not provided, and reactions from physicists or officials are not yet known.
- 10Physicist Says Claude Solved a Nine-Loop Physics Problem▼A Physicist Challenged AI to Solve a Nine-Loop Problem. Claude Did It.
A physicist says he challenged an AI model to tackle a nine-loop calculation, a notoriously difficult problem in theoretical physics, and Claude reportedly solved it. If accurate, it would mark a striking demonstration of AI's ability to handle complex, multi-step scientific reasoning that has traditionally required expert mathematicians and physicists.