Physics and Astronomy News Archive: October 2014

Image: Existence of Interacting Parallel Worlds Proposed

Existence of Interacting Parallel Worlds Proposed

Source: EurekAlert   Posted: 10/31/14

Many Interacting Worlds theory challenges foundations of quantum science
Image: Universe May Face a darker future

Universe May Face a darker future

Source: UoP UK   Posted: 10/31/14

New research offers a novel insight into the nature of dark matter and dark energy and what the future of our Universe might be.
Image: Planet-forming Lifeline Discovered in a Binary Star System

Planet-forming Lifeline Discovered in a Binary Star System

Source: NRAO   Posted: 10/29/14

Scientists have detected a streamer of dust and gas flowing from a massive outer disk toward the inner reaches of a binary star system.
Image: Supersonic Laser-Propelled Rockets

Supersonic Laser-Propelled Rockets

Source: OSA   Posted: 10/29/14

New hybrid approach may help power rockets, launch satellites, enable future aircraft to exceed Mach 10.
Image: Physicists Closer to Understanding Balance of Matter, Antimatter

Physicists Closer to Understanding Balance of Matter, Antimatter

Source: Syracuse   Posted: 10/27/14

Physicists at Syracuse University have made important discoveries regarding Bs meson particles—something that may explain why the universe contains more matter than antimatter.
Image: POLARBEAR Detects Curls in the Universe’s Oldest Light

POLARBEAR Detects Curls in the Universe’s Oldest Light

Source: UCSD   Posted: 10/27/14

Cosmologists have made the most sensitive and precise measurements yet of the polarization of the cosmic microwave background.