An international team of astrophysicists has, for the first time, detected signs of vacuum birefringence—a phenomenon predicted by Heisenberg nearly 90 years ago. This discovery could become the first direct experimental confirmation of the quantum properties of vacuum and open up new possibilities for studying the structure of the Universe.
In the conditions of outer space vacuum, metal parts can spontaneously bond together without heating due to the destruction of their protective oxide layer. This phenomenon poses serious challenges for spacecraft and requires special protective measures.
В вакууме космоса металлические детали могут самопроизвольно свариваться без нагрева, что представляет угрозу для космической техники. Для предотвращения этого инженеры используют специальные покрытия и смазки.
Recent studies have revealed that the characteristic squeal heard when peeling off tape is caused by a series of microscopic shock waves generated as cracks move at supersonic speeds along the tape. These processes repeat rapidly, producing the continuous screeching sound.