Researchers from the Molecular Physics and Physical Chemistry departments of the Fritz Haber Institute have shown how two highly synchronized infrared (IR) laser beams can control molecules as they ...

Over the past 4,600 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza has weathered a dozen or so major earthquakes. Most recently, the 5.9 magnitude Cairo earthquake of 1992 dislodged some casing stones from the ...

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A new study measuring vibration frequencies throughout the Great Pyramid revealed how it has been able to withstand severe seismic shocks. Seismologists analyzed vibrations in the various chambers of ...

Have they finally solved the ancient Egyptians’ pyramid scheme? Aliens might not have built the pyramids — but the ancient Egyptians might’ve had a pretty cool hack nonetheless. A cutting-edge 3D ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: How the Great Pyramid was built ...

Evidence of alien life or cosmic pyramid scheme? A documentary filmmaker sparked a discussion of advanced Martian civilizations after sharing footage that appeared to depict a “three-sided pyramid” on ...

Chemists have discovered a new molecular shape, and it is twice as odd as the twisty Möbius strip. The Möbius strip is a looped band with a twist, such that something tiny, such as an ant, would have ...

Since news broke last week that Germany’s largest public pension fund and its partner, Michael Shvo, had contracted to sell San Francisco’s Transamerica Pyramid to a Cyprus-based investment firm, ...

Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now ...

The US has unveiled a controversial new food pyramid that’s causing a stir among nutrition experts. It represents the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans – advice on what types and quantities of ...

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines had a very basic message: "Eat real food." The new dietary guidelines call for prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Foods ...