Jun 12
Twisted light tells apart molecular twins!
Many molecules occur as mirror images whose handedness influences their chemical activity.
Researchers from IIT Hyderabad, along with collaborators from TIFR Hyderabad and IIT Bombay, have developed a sensitive and scalable method that uses twisted light to distinguish these mirror image forms, with promising applications in research and industry.
Read the popular science article here: scicomm.iith.ac.in/2026/06/1…
Read the research paper here: doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aec65…
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Buy this book to learn which fabric materials are best for thermal comfort in your #climate region. #popularscience shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?p…
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🌊💙🐋 Happy World Oceans Day! 🌍🐠🐙
Let's stop being mere beneficiaries of its resources and become true guardians of its future.
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"Without knowing which species of beetle you’re dealing with & their ecology, incorrect management can cause adverse effects on non-target insects." Read more in @PopularScience about a new Journal of Integrated Pest Management study. buff.ly/AqNCXyB @ncstatecals
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🌟 On this day, 9 June 1905, the young physicist 🧠 Albert Einstein published a revolutionary idea that changed science forever!
💡 Light is not just a wave—it also travels in tiny packets of energy called Photons. This groundbreaking concept helped explain the Photoelectric Effect and laid the foundation of Quantum Physics.
🔬 Did You Know?
⚡ A photon carries energy proportional to its frequency.
⚡ Einstein's work on light quanta earned him the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics.
⚡ Modern technologies such as solar panels, digital cameras, lasers, and fiber-optic communication rely on this discovery.
📚 Science Fact:
The energy of a photon is given by:
E = hν
where h = Planck's constant and ν = frequency of light.
🌍 From a simple idea in 1905 to technologies that power our modern world—Einstein's photon theory transformed our understanding of nature!
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Jun 7
Read this Week on "SCIplanet" magazine
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The ABCs of Quantum Physics by Dr. Mal Dissanayake
If you've ever been curious about quantum physics but felt intimidated by its reputation, The ABCs of Quantum Physics is the perfect place to begin.
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“无处不化学” 主题科普展在上科大
“Chemistry Everywhere” Science Exhibition @ ShanghaiTech
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Never buy the wrong clothes again. Read this book to buy what you ready need for the weather of your climate region. shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?p… #smart #books #popularscience
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May 19
We have some lovely editions of The Wonder of Life on Earth by #HenryGee 🌍
They’re #SIGNED and come with a #FREE poster!
Beautifully illustrated by Raxenne Maniquiz, this is the story of our planet, evolution, and you - from the winner of the Royal Society Science Book Prize.
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May 13
📘 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧
𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙
By 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢 & 𝐆𝐢𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢 | @Uni_Insubria
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Step into the fascinating world of quantum mechanics — where probability replaces certainty, entanglement reveals strange new connections, and the rules of classical computing are rewritten.
📚 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
• Introduces the surprising ideas behind quantum mechanics in a clear and accessible way
• Explains how quantum computers work and why quantum parallelism matters
• Explores quantum communication and the future of secure information transfer
• Shows how quantum sensors could transform medicine, navigation, and precision measurement
• Looks ahead at the challenges and promises of the quantum technology revolution
🎯 Who should read this?
Students, researchers, science enthusiasts, and general readers curious about quantum computing, quantum technologies, and their real-world impact.
🎓 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐧𝐨𝐰 — doi.org/10.1142/14788
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May 9
The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: The Messenger of Temperature
When you have a cold and fever and take your temperature with a thermometer, have you ever wondered how can that red line on the thermometer represent your body temperature?
Behind this lies the lowest-ranking yet most indispensable unwritten rule in thermodynamics—the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics.
It's the Logic Master of Temperature
This law sounds a bit like a tongue twister, but the logic is actually very simple:
Suppose there are three objects A, B, and C:
1. If A feels B is neither cold nor hot (reaching thermal equilibrium)
2. At the same time, B feels C is neither cold nor hot (also reaching thermal equilibrium)
3. Then, even if A and C don't meet, they will still be in an isothermal state, equal to each other
This is the transmissibility of temperature.
Why do we call it the zeroth?
Physicists first figured out the first, second, and third laws, only to realize later that without this transitivity as a premise, we couldn't even define what temperature is, let alone quantify it.
Like laying a foundation, it's more fundamental than the previous three, so it has to be relegated to the zeroth position.
What would the world be like without it?
Without this law, you'd find the world in chaos:
* Thermometers would malfunction: Your armpit thermometer might show 37°C, but that only means the thermometer and your body are in equilibrium, not that you're consistent with external standards.
* Hot and cold cannot be correlated: We can't define what boiling water is or what ice is, because the hot and cold felt by each person and each object becomes an island, unable to reference each other.
It is precisely because of this rule that everything has a unified standard for hot and cold. The tiny thermometer in our hands is the ruler that measures the distribution of energy throughout the universe.
Next time you take your temperature, remember to thank this unsung zeroth law, for it provides an axiom for hot and cold.
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May 8
That little muntjac stomp says it all — “Do not approach!” — and frankly, the attitude is terrifyingly cute. 🦌🚫
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May 7
Equilibrium State:
Let's talk about a concept in engineering thermodynamics that sounds rather highbrow but is actually quite "Zen-like"—**equilibrium state**.
In everyday life, if we say someone is "balanced," we usually mean they have a stable mindset and don't dwell on things. In thermodynamics, if a system enters an "equilibrium state," it has essentially entered its **"ultimate retirement mode"**.
🟢 What is an Equilibrium State?
Simply put, if something (what we call a "system") remains completely unchanged over time in the absence of disturbance or external forces, then it has reached an equilibrium state.
Imagine a glass of warm water in a thermos. If you don't add ice or heat it, after a while, the water will enter a state of "non-interference".
🟢 Three Key Indicators for Achieving "Equilibrium"
To enter this retired state, three key indicators must be met:
1. Thermal Equilibrium (Uniform Temperature):
The water in your cup shouldn't be scalding hot at one end and icy cold at the other. Every part of your body must have the same temperature.
2. Force Equilibrium (Uniform Pressure):
There is no pressure difference within the system. Like a balloon, if the internal pressure is uneven, the gas will move around erratically. Only when everything is stable will the balloon not suddenly deform.
3. Chemical Equilibrium (Stable Composition):
No chemical reactions are occurring internally, and no substances are moving around (diffusion). Everything is in its proper place, no longer causing problems.
🟢 Why Study This?
You might ask, "Since it's 'retired' and not moving, why study it?"
Actually, **equilibrium is the "benchmark" in thermodynamics**. Real-world engines, power plants, and air conditioners operate as turbulent, non-equilibrium processes. However, to calculate their limiting efficiency, we must first assume an ideal equilibrium state as a reference.
💡 In summary:
**Equilibrium state = Unattended No interference Complete internal uniformity.** While achieving absolute equilibrium is difficult in reality (after all, the world is always changing), understanding this "static beauty" is key to truly grasping the fundamentals of thermodynamics.
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Apr 27
The first law of thermodynamics is the cornerstone of physics. It not only limits the dream of perpetual motion machines (because no machine can create energy out of thin air), but also helps us understand that the operation of life, civilization, and even the entire universe is essentially a continuous transformation and transfer of energy.
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In #PopularScience for #APRIL 1931
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Cross-section of the pinnacle of the #EmpireStateBuilding designed as a mooring tower and terminal for airship passenger service: searchlights to guide the dirigible to its destination, electric winches to pull it in and hold it ➡️
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Apr 15
Why do bubbles form the way they do? Why does coffee taste different depending on how you brew it? What connects these everyday experiences to quantum technologies?
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙆𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙞𝙙𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨: 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙎𝙤𝙖𝙥 𝘽𝙪𝙗𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 explores the physics behind the world around us — from familiar phenomena like sound, waves, and cooking to the frontiers of modern science.
An internationally acclaimed bestseller, this engaging and richly illustrated title makes complex ideas accessible, connecting daily life with breakthroughs in physics.
Now available in 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤.
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