Speed matters. When an X-ray photon excites an atom or ion, making a core electron jump onto a higher energy level, a ...

Scientists have developed a new model that explains how photon efficiency changes at higher wavelengths, paving the way for a more efficient quantum internet. Reading time 2 minutes Materials ...

In a software-driven world, it's easy to forget about the nuts and bolts. Whether it's cars, robots, personal gadgetry or industrial machines, Candace Lombardi examines the moving parts that keep our ...