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Physicists have uncovered how direct atom-atom interactions can amplify superradiance, the collective burst of light from ...

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More than 15 states should be able to see the coming aurora borealis. Find out which states will offer the best views.

Only one side of a silver crystal has the right structure to trigger ice formation, revealing how these particles help clouds ...

The engineering of optically synthesized magnetic fields allows neutral atoms to emulate charged behavior, paving the way for ...