Mapping the Edge of Order: A New Look at Quantum Criticality
![The scaling dimension [latex]\Delta\phi[/latex] is calculated across different [latex]\mathrm{Sp}(10)[/latex] and [latex]\mathrm{Sp}(4)[/latex] models using conformal 2-pt correlators [latex]\mathscr{C}_T[/latex], revealing its dependence on both [latex]\gamma_{12}[/latex] and [latex]R[/latex], and consistently approaching the expected value of [latex]\Delta_J = 2[/latex] while aligning with the critical point previously identified through crossing symmetry.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.11255v1/x8.png)
Researchers are using innovative simulations on a ‘fuzzy sphere’ to explore the behavior of quantum systems at the brink of phase transitions.
![The scaling dimension [latex]\Delta\phi[/latex] is calculated across different [latex]\mathrm{Sp}(10)[/latex] and [latex]\mathrm{Sp}(4)[/latex] models using conformal 2-pt correlators [latex]\mathscr{C}_T[/latex], revealing its dependence on both [latex]\gamma_{12}[/latex] and [latex]R[/latex], and consistently approaching the expected value of [latex]\Delta_J = 2[/latex] while aligning with the critical point previously identified through crossing symmetry.](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.11255v1/x8.png)
Researchers are using innovative simulations on a ‘fuzzy sphere’ to explore the behavior of quantum systems at the brink of phase transitions.

The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, who is elderly, is still ongoing. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has released new details about possible evidence found at a potential crime scene.

Writing a truly great romantasy novel is incredibly difficult, and even the most successful books in the genre sometimes fall short. Luckily, a few really nail it. Whether it’s a richly detailed, dark story exploring faith and power, or a charming, unique take on faeries, these books truly stand out.

Actress Hailee Steinfeld shared that her husband, Josh Allen, has a sweet request for Valentine’s Day. She—who is currently pregnant with their first child—is happy to fulfill it.

Konami has successfully revived the Silent Hill series, which many believed had peaked with its early 2000s releases on the PlayStation 2. The 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2, developed by Bloober Team, brought the series back into the spotlight, and 2025’s Silent Hill f continued that success. Both games are considered among the best horror titles for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, creating a lot of excitement for the upcoming Silent Hill Townfall.
![The Sondheimer frequency exhibits a clear dependence on doping concentration, transitioning predictably across the overdoped to underdoped regime under a perpendicular magnetic field-a relationship governed by parameters including a perpendicular transfer integral of [latex]3 \times 10^{-3} \text{eV}[/latex], zero phase shift [latex]\eta = 0[/latex], and a layer thickness ratio of [latex]d/a = 40[/latex].](https://arxiv.org/html/2602.11252v1/x6.png)
New research demonstrates that subtle changes in electrical resistance under a magnetic field can be used to chart the complex electronic structure of high-temperature superconductors.

George Lucas first envisioned Star Wars as entertainment for children, but the series Andor successfully moved away from that approach, demonstrating that Star Wars can tell a variety of stories. Surprisingly, Andor has now included a character originally created for kids – Jar Jar Binks.

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