Seeing the Light: Measuring Photon Polarization with Existing Detectors

A new method leverages existing collider instrumentation to determine photon polarization, opening doors to enhanced nuclear and particle physics research.

A new method leverages existing collider instrumentation to determine photon polarization, opening doors to enhanced nuclear and particle physics research.

Gloria Estefan, a veteran of two Super Bowl halftime shows (1992 and 1999), shared some advice for Bad Bunny on February 1st at the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. She spoke to him as he prepared to perform during the halftime show on February 8th.

Miley Cyrus turned heads at the 2026 Grammys, not just for her matching outfit with her fiancé, but also for her stunning engagement ring. She wore a white blouse and trousers from Celine, paired with a black leather jacket adorned with eye-catching brooches. Cyrus is nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album for her album, Something Beautiful.

The singer of “Loco Contingo” revealed he occasionally sleeps in a hyperbaric chamber. This special device creates a pressurized space filled with pure oxygen, which can speed up the body’s natural healing abilities.

During the Grammy Awards on February 1st, 2026, the artist known as “Water” shared her criteria for a good relationship. (Check out photos of all the celebrities on the red carpet here.)

I was so thrilled to see Sabrina Carpenter acknowledge the incredible impact we’ve all been having! On February 1st, right outside the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, she actually mentioned what she called the ‘Chappell effect’ – it was amazing to hear her recognize the energy and support we’ve built!

As expected, the artist behind “Me Porto Bonito” made a striking impression at the 2026 Grammys in Los Angeles on February 1st. Hosted by Trevor Noah at Crypto.com Arena, the “DtMF” rapper chose a timeless look with a custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture outfit. (Check out photos of all the stars on the red carpet here.)

I remember when “Bride of Chaotica!” aired back in 1999 – it was the 12th episode of Voyager‘s fifth season. It’s still one of my favorite Star Trek episodes ever, and it’s amazing to think it was co-written by Bryan Fuller, who later created Hannibal. The story is so creative, especially how it made Captain Janeway play this over-the-top, theatrical villain. But what’s really interesting is that all that cleverness came about because of a disaster! A fire damaged the bridge set, forcing the writers to trap the entire crew inside a holodeck program for the whole episode. It’s incredible how they turned a problem into something so memorable.

The movie didn’t live up to the excitement surrounding its source material—it was a major financial disappointment for Disney, despite being heavily promoted. While many comic book adaptations are common now, films like The Rocketeer were pioneers, proving that these kinds of stories could work on the big screen, even when it wasn’t easy.

For a while, people have been speculating that Marvel might debut a trailer for one of its new movies during the Super Bowl’s popular commercial slots. Past Super Bowls have seen big Marvel trailer drops, like the record-breaking one for Deadpool & Wolverine. But recent reports suggest we won’t see any Marvel Cinematic Universe trailers during the game this year.