16 May 2011 Without quantum mechanics, we would not have the transistor. IvyMike/Flickr Explainer: Quantum physics By Michael J. Biercuk , University of Sydney This might surprise you, but there may be literally thousands, or even tens of thousands, of devices and components surrounding you right now that work because of our understanding of quantum physics…
23 December 2011 Large Hadron Collider hits the bottomium By Matthew Thompson, The Conversation A heavy variant of a particle first observed 25 years ago has been found in the debris of close-to-the-speed-of-light proton…
17 June 2011 Scientists discover ancient black holes By Sunanda Creagh, The Conversation Astrophysicists have discovered black holes that formed up to 12.5 billion years ago — among the oldest examples of the phenomena…