Particles

Angel particle – Scientists find first evidence for 'Majorana fermion' after 80-year-long hunt

Majorana fermions, nicknamed 'angel particle', could be used to construct robust quantum computers that are not thrown off by environmental noise, which has been a big obstacle to their development.

Jul 26, 2017, 09:49 AM IST

Quantum breakthrough? Chinese scientists beam back 'entangled' photons from space

Quantum entanglement, which Einstein referred to as "a spooky action at a distance," is a curious phenomenon in which particles are "linked" together in such a way that they affect one another regardless of distance. 
 

Jun 16, 2017, 11:12 AM IST

Stephen Hawking's prediction on black hole observed in lab

According to Hawking's prediction, black holes might not be bottomless pits and some information can escape black holes in the form of energy. 

Aug 18, 2016, 08:56 AM IST

Large Hadron Collider finds three new 'exotic' particles

These particles contain four quarks - the fundamental constituent of the matter inside all the atoms of the universe: two quarks and two antiquarks.

Jul 06, 2016, 14:43 PM IST

'Air pollution level in Delhi expected to remain high'

Scientists have warned of high air pollution levels in Delhi in the coming days.

Nov 25, 2015, 10:44 AM IST