Our Scans · (ZY.3.02) Physics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The mass of the W boson particle has been found by the Large Hadron Collider to be exactly what the Standard Model of particle physics predicts it to be, contradicting earlier results from Fermilab that hinted at a different mass and, therefore, the potential for new physics. Space
• [New] Drawing on physics at the atomic scale, technologies such as quantum computers, networks, and sensors will likely revolutionize areas as varied as communication, drug development, and logistics in the coming decades. phys.org
• Samsung and IBM are exploring how quantum physics could influence not just computing, but also power solutions. Futurism
• By demonstrating the capabilities of quantum gravity sensing in orbit, NASA and its partners are laying the groundwork for future missions that could scan other planets, moons, or even detect exotic physics phenomena. Innovation News Network
• The full power of next-generation quantum computing could soon be harnessed by millions of individuals and companies, thanks to a breakthrough by scientists at Oxford University Physics guaranteeing security and privacy. phys.org

Last updated: 12 September 2025