Researchers have directly observed zero-point motion in complex molecules, capturing the precise quantum patterns of atoms with the European XFEL X-ray laser. (Nanowerk News) Most of us find it ...

At low temperatures, hydrogen atoms move less like particles and more like waves. This characteristic enables quantum tunneling, the passage of an atom through a barrier with a higher potential energy ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Matter gets weird at the quantum scale, and among the oddities is the Efimov effect, a state in which the attractive forces between three or more atoms bind them together, even ...

The quantum world has a reputation for being elusive, but physicists are now starting to watch it unfold in real time. For the first time, researchers have directly imaged the restless motion of atoms ...

A cloud of helium atoms split, scattered and fell under gravity, yet still behaved as if its parts were linked. That is the heart of a new experiment from the Australian National University, where ...

How did IBM researchers move all those atoms to make the world's smallest movie? This short behind-the-scenes documentary takes you inside the lab. Meet the scientists, see how they made a movie with ...

Scientists at Michigan State University have discovered how to use ultrafast lasers to wiggle atoms in exotic materials, temporarily altering their electronic behavior. By combining cutting-edge ...

Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. LiveScience Physicists have revealed a new way to control the spins of atoms, an achievement that could open the way for new kinds of ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The universe—at least, as we know it—appears to be governed by two overarching principles. In the world of ...