New research reveals light can behave as a supersolid, paving the way for advancements in quantum computing and optical ...

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Scientists have successfully "frozen" light, demonstrating that it can exist as a supersolid—a rare state of matter combining ...

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In storm clouds, however, those additional droplets freeze into ice crystals, making the effects of aerosol particles on storms tricky to pin down. The freezing of cloud droplets releases latent heat ...

Rain generally forms by supercooled liquid freezing to an ice nucleus high in the air. Several types of particles can take the form of an ice nucleus, water just has to be able to stick to it. Some ...

Code Red Air Quality alerts are issued when particulate matter—the amount of small pollution particles in the air—reaches unhealthy levels. “Particulate matter contains microscopic solids or ...

Mar. 10, 2025 — By replacing clothes dyers with line drying, households in the U.S. could save upwards of $2,100 and avoid 3 tons of carbon dioxide emissions over ... Climate Change Will Reduce ...

This is because the particles or rays become more spread out. The thicker the substance, the more the radiation is absorbed. Alpha, beta and gamma radiations penetrate materials in different ways.

However, emissions from fireplaces and stoves remain high, as wood combustion releases fine particles that can be harmful to human health, especially in residential areas where they can easily be ...

Mar. 6, 2025 — A new study revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on Mars, particularly at high altitudes. The findings, based on long ...