The BaBar experiment at SLAC has discovered striking matter-antimatter asymmetry in the decay of B and anti-B mesons. The researchers found a clear signal for direct charge parity (CP) violation, with a preference for B meson decays over anti-B meson decays by 13%. This effect is significantly stronger than observed in kaons.
Researchers found that the ultimate speed of magnetic switching is at least 1,000 times slower than previously expected. The experiment's results have significant implications for future hard disk computer drive technologies.
A team of scientists has found that water molecules in liquid form clump much more loosely than previously believed, challenging 20 years of research. This discovery reopens the hunt for a better understanding of water's unique properties and potential applications in fields like biology.
The new SPEAR3 facility at Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory offers cutting-edge x-ray science capabilities, including higher resolution and brightness for studying smaller objects. Researchers can utilize the facility to advance fields like structural biology, materials science, and chemistry.
The SLAC experiment has discovered a new subatomic particle called the Ds (2317), which combines a charm quark with an anti-strange quark. This unusual configuration has unexpected properties that will provide insight into the force binding quarks together, challenging current understanding of quark forces.
The Kavli Institute will bring together top minds in particle astrophysics and cosmology to tackle fundamental questions about the universe. The institute will focus on areas like dark matter, black holes, and hidden space-time dimensions.
Researchers have successfully used alfalfa plants as miniature factories to extract and store gold nanoparticles, offering a potential alternative to harsh chemical methods. The process uses the plant's natural physiological need to extract metals from its growth medium.