Wilhelm Röntgen, a German physicist, accidentally discovered the X-ray in 1895 while tinkering in his lab. At the time, ...

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Researchers from the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and the University of California, Los ...

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Discover why surface chemistry matters and how XPS imaging modes enable deeper insight into materials performance.

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A year-end reflection on CES 2026, exploring accessibility, auditory health, inclusive experiences, and what meaningful, ...

Long considered a serious technical challenge, superradiance could actually help quantum devices go even further.