![Meson exchange facilitates interactions between quark-antiquark pairs [latex]q\bar{q}[/latex] and quark triplets [latex]qqq[/latex], demonstrating a fundamental mechanism governing particle interactions.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.04090v1/x2.png)
A new review explores the evolution of our understanding of matter’s building blocks, from traditional quark models to the surprising discovery of multi-quark states and their implications for hadron structure.
Ah, dear reader, gather ‘round for a tale of woe and financial mischief. Our protagonist, XRP, has taken a steep plunge-down 10.08% to a mere $1.43. One might say it is but a feather in the cap of the vast crypto bazaar, where the broader market has only managed a paltry decline of 7.18%. Over … Read more
The characters in Supergirl are particularly interesting because many of them – like Ruthye and Krem – are making their live-action debut. It’s highly likely these heroes and villains will play a role in the upcoming DCU movie, and it seems some won’t survive the conflict.
The popular series Invincible has teamed up with UVS Games, bringing its characters into the UniVersus Card Game. This means players will soon be able to build decks and use playmats featuring Invincible, and even pit the series’ characters against those from other UVS games like Godzilla, Street Fighter, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
In a recent squawk on the ol’ X (formerly known as Twitter, for those livin’ under a rock), Vitalik laid out the cold, hard truth: them L2s are movin’ slower than molasses in January, and their grand plans for “stage 2” decentralization and interoperability are about as likely as a snowball’s chance in Hades. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s mainnet is sittin’ pretty with fees so low they’d make a penny-pincher blush, and gas limits set to soar higher than a kite in a tornado by 2026.
Fidelity and BlackRock were like, “We’re in!” leading the charge with $153.3 million and $142 million, respectively. Meanwhile, retail investors were probably sipping their coffee, muttering, “Yeah, I’ll wait for the next dip.” Smart move, folks. Smart move.
As a longtime follower of the Arrowverse, I have to say the Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover was a fantastic send-off. It really delivered for both dedicated fans of these shows and comic book readers in general. One moment, in particular, blew me away: seeing Brandon Routh return as Superman! But this wasn’t just any Superman – he was playing the version from the beloved Kingdom Come storyline, and it was a truly special treat.
New research demonstrates a pathway to detect analogue Hawking radiation using a quantum sensor embedded within a chiral spin chain, offering a novel platform for studying quantum gravity effects.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island was first released in Japan on January 25, 2024, and then worldwide on February 27, 2024. It became available on PC through Steam on December 11, 2024.
There’s a lot of excitement building around Marvel’s next big movies, Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars, especially about how many characters will be included. Recent online discussions suggest these films could be even bigger than Spider-Man: No Way Home, bringing together an even more extensive cast of heroes and villains.