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Physics World's Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2025 Revealed
Physics World announced its Top 10 Breakthroughs for 2025, highlighting advances in hollow-core optical fibers that slash signal loss for greener communications, protein qubits for quantum biosensing inside living cells
, and quantum control of individual antiprotons at CERN for precise antimatter studies
. These innovations promise revolutions in telecom, biology, and particle physics.
Solar Neutrinos Trigger Rare Atomic Reaction Underground
Scientists observed solar neutrinos converting carbon-13 to nitrogen-13 in the SNO+ detector, marking one of the lowest-energy neutrino interactions detected via faint light flashes. This breakthrough enhances understanding of neutrino physics and stellar processes
. Oxford physicists led the carbon-neutrino interaction observation
.
JWST Detects Evidence of Atmosphere on Rocky Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e
James Webb Space Telescope data suggests an atmosphere on Earth-sized TRAPPIST-1e, with possible methane hints from transit spectroscopy, though stellar contamination needs verification. Future missions like NASA's Pandora will refine these findings
. This advances habitable exoplanet research
.
New Long-Acting HIV PrEP Yeztugo Approved with Near-100% Efficacy
The two-yearly injectable lenacapavir (Yeztugo) was approved for HIV prevention, demonstrating nearly perfect efficacy in trials. It marks a major leap in accessible PrEP alongside anti-malaria antibodies
.
Quantum Error Correction Enables 10,000-Qubit Processors
Breakthroughs in 3D wiring and error correction support 10,000-qubit quantum processors, with Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip targeting industrial problems. These advances boost qubit stability for drug discovery
.
Bennu Asteroid Samples Reveal Life's Building Block Ribose
Analysis of Bennu samples uncovered ribose sugars essential for RNA, bolstering theories of extraterrestrial origins for life's chemistry. JWST also detected complex organics in distant space ice
.
Neanderthals Used Fire-Making Tech 400,000 Years Ago
Suffolk, England discovery provides earliest evidence of Neanderthal fire technology, reshaping human evolution timelines. This pushes back mastery of fire significantly
.
Earth's Crust Hides Vast 'Gold' Hydrogen Reserves
Emerging research indicates enough natural hydrogen in Earth's crust to power the world for tens of thousands of years. This could transform clean energy prospects
.
15-Minute Hepatitis C Diagnostic Test Developed
Northwestern's DASH rapid PCR system delivers accurate hepatitis C results in 15 minutes, adapting COVID tech for faster treatment. This could revolutionize access in resource-limited areas
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TY1 Drug Enables DNA Repair and Tissue Regeneration
Cedars-Sinai's experimental TY1 drug promotes DNA repair and injured tissue restoration using RNA mechanisms. It shows promise for regenerative medicine
.
Atoms Caught Standing Still in Molten Metal
Researchers found some atoms in liquids remain immobile even at extreme temperatures, altering freezing dynamics and material properties. Advanced electron microscopy enabled this observation
.
Perovskite Solar Cells Surpass 30% Efficiency
Multi-layer perovskite cells with dipolar molecules achieved over 30% efficiency, advancing affordable solar power. This improves device performance significantly
.