A recent Physical Review Letters study presents a new model for quark star merger ejecta that could resolve whether these ...

If the word “quark” sparks memories of physics class, rest easy: a) I'm not qualified to write about physics; and b) that’s not the kind of quark we’re talking about. This quark is a cheesy, yogurt-y ...

A researcher, Heikki Mäntysaari from the University of Jyväskylä (Finland), has been part of an international research group ...

The universe may contain extremely dense and exotic hypothetical cosmic objects known as strange quark stars. While astrophysicists continue to debate quark stars' existence, a team of physicists has ...

A researcher Heikki Mäntysaari from the University of Jyväskylä (Finland), has been part of an international research group that has made significant ...

The key test passed by sPHENIX to prove it is ready to measure the properties of quark-gluon plasma is called a "standard candle" in particle physics. This isn't to be confused with Type 1a supernovas ...

Our culture is full of iconic struggles between mismatched foes who fought bravely for supremacy through incredible odds. Along with David vs Goliath, the RAF vs the Luftwaffe and the Jedi vs the Sith ...

The Ferengi are one of the Star Trek universe's more unsavory denizens. Here's what you should know about them. After the Dominion War, many of the characters from the Deep Space Nine space station ...

Striking jagged peaks, impressive icebergs, and hiking through national parks for days—don’t sleep on this up-and-coming expedition cruise destination.