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Quantum mechanics: Are we seeing reality as it is?

Dr Peter Verheyen from the Sola Society and Academy at Vienna University examines whether quantum mechanics and information serve as the fundamental descriptions of reality.
Shoot of a full moon, showing detail and craters against a black sky.

A new era of Lunar exploration: Canada is heading to the Moon

With Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen leading the way, Canada is heading to the Moon with humans and robots, as explained by Dr. Gordon Osinski from Western University.
Figure 1: Rotating Lepton Models in Chemistry (Hydrogen atom, left) and in Physics (three gravitationally attracted relativistic neutrinos rotating around a positron and forming the proton, right).

Positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization: How our universe was made: Part III

Constantinos G. Vayenas1, Dionysios Tsousis1,2 and Eftychia Martino1 examine positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization, as they continue to explore how our Universe was made.
Figure 1. Outline of the SPES infrastructures dedicated to medical radionuclides production at the INFN-LNL

Future innovative radionuclides for cancer treatment at INFN

The Italian Institute for Nuclear Physics conducts cutting-edge research in the field of nuclear, particle, and astroparticle physics, as well as in developing technologies for research and their applications to benefit society.
Figure 1. This figure shows two N-body simulation pathways of dust aggregate evolution. The red panels illustrate how rapid rotation can tear apart an aggregate through centrifugal disruption (Reissl+ 2024 A&A, Volume 692, A60, 17 pp.), while the blue panels show how collisions between rotating aggregates may lead to fragmentation (Reissl, Zürn & Klessen 2026 in prep).

Tiny dust particles in space are the seeds of life

Dr Stefan Reissl and Prof Dr Ralf S. Klessen introduce tiny dust particles in space, the seeds of life, in this intriguing field of astronomy research.
Figure 1. The manufacturing laser system installed at the Swedish Materials Science beamline, PETRA III synchrotron, located in Hamburg, Germany

Bridging big science and industry quality control for laser manufacturing processes

Discover how researchers are making the PETRA III Swedish Materials Science beamline’s X-rays accessible for tracking the evolution of material properties during laser processing.
Figure 1 - The figure illustrates the diversity and multi-scale nature of the structures in the Galaxy. The first two lines are real astronomical images, which go from the galactic disk itself and down to the planet-forming disks. The last two lines are generated from numerical simulations and aim to understand and interpret the observations. [adapted from Facchini et al. 2025, Göller et al. 2025, Hennebelle et al. 2022, Lebreuilly et al. 2024, Molinari et al. 2016, 2025, Reissl et al. 2016]

Predictive modelling of galactic star and planet formation

This article details advancements in our understanding of star and planet formation within galaxies, emphasising the transition from steady-state models to recognising the dynamic nature of the interstellar medium (ISM) in these processes.

4D dynamic earth: Advancing our understanding of the planet’s interior

B.C. (Bart) Root, an Assistant Professor at Delft University of Technology, discusses the 4D Dynamic Earth: Phase 1 project, which is enhancing our understanding of the planet’s interior.
Figure 1: Rotating Lepton Models in Chemistry (Hydrogen atom, left) and in Physics (three gravitationally attracted relativistic neutrinos rotating around a positron and forming the proton, right).

Positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization: How our universe was made. Part II

Constantinos G. Vayenas, Dionysios Tsousis and Eftychia Martino discuss advancements in understanding particle physics through the development of the Rotating Lepton Model (RLM).
Figure 1: Sketch of the evolution of the Universe over the last 13.77 billion years. It started with the Big Bang, followed by an extremely short period of rapid exponential expansion. The furthest we can see is the cosmic microwave background, when radiation decoupled from matter, approximately 380,000 years after the Big Bang. This is followed by the ‘dark ages,’ during which this radiation redshifted from the visible regime into infrared and sub-mm wavelengths. The occurrence of the first stars, about 400 million years after the Big Bang, ended this phase, spearheading the formation of galaxies as we see them today. [Credit: NASA/WMAP Science Team, public domain]

How did the first stars form in space?

Ralf Klessen, professor of theoretical astrophysics at Heidelberg University, investigates the physical processes that governed the formation of the first generation of stars in the early Universe.
Fig. 1 Comparison of the RLM geometry with the cosmological views of Plato (in Timaeus) and Aristotle (in Mechanica A) (3,4).

The role of neutrinos, quantum mechanics and special relativity in baryogenesis

Constantinos G. Vayenas from the University of Patras and the Academy of Athens, explores the roles of neutrinos, quantum mechanics, and special relativity in baryogenesis.
Thoughtful man sitting down. Confusion and overthinking concept. This is a 3d render illustration

Model thinking for everyday life

Many people rely on quick internet searches for knowledge acquisition. In his book MODEL THINKING For Every Day Life, Richard C. Larson discusses how we can rethink our approach to problem-solving, leading to greater learning in the process.
3d rendered image of firing neurons inside the human brain. Perfectly usable for biomedical topics or as a symbol for neural networks and artificial intelligence.

Role of extracellular electron transfer in the nitrogen cycle

Extracellular electron transfer impacts the nitrogen cycle by enhancing microbial processes and connecting to other biogeochemical cycles. Understanding EET mechanisms provides insights into ecosystem functioning and potential advancements; Arpita Bose and Zhecheng (Robert) Zhang explain.
Colorful glowing time-space curvature, computer generated abstract background

Positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization: How our universe was made

Constantinos G. Vayenas1, Dionysios Tsousis1,2 and Eftychia Martino1, together, discuss how our Universe was made, focusing on positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization.
Image concept of magnetic levitating above a high-temperature superconductor, cooled with liquid nitrogen.

The journey of high-temperature superconductors: From discovery to today

John H. Miller, Jr., Professor of Physics at the University of Houston, discusses progress in high-temperature superconductors and its applications.
Figure 1: This is the Graphical Abstract for ‘Relating a System’s Hamiltonian to Its Entropy Production Using a Complex Time Approach’ (Parker & Jeynes, April 2023)

Purposive physics

“The Universe doesn’t care about us. It can’t since it has no purpose!” This is what we are told. But is it true? How would we know either way?
Quantum- 3d rendered image futuristic design. Abstract background. Atomic structure, large collider, CERN concept.

Why gravitational waves cannot exist!

J-F Pommaret from CERMICS, Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, France, investigates the idea that gravitational waves cannot exist.
Figure 1: The five elementary particles of the Universe (5)

How positron and electron reactions shape the universe we live in

Constantinos G. Vayenas from the University of Patras, Academy of Athens explores how positron and electron catalysis of neutrino hadronization has created the mass of our universe.
Nebula of paint and light on subject of art, design and creativity.

Large-scale data fusion in astronomy

Peter Melchior, Assistant Professor of Statistical Astronomy from Princeton University, provides a compelling analysis of large-scale data fusion in astronomy.
Fig 1. Energetic Thermal Emission from a Laser Driven Fusion Engine

Fusion propulsion for exploring the solar system and beyond

Dr Kelvin F Long, Aerospace Engineer and Astrophysicist, leads the Interstellar Research Centre, a division of Stellar Engines Ltd. He argues that fusion propulsion will enable the full exploration of the solar system and beyond.

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