Science, Time, and Spirit

Measuring the Electron QGT in Kagome Solids Quantum Visualization Breakthrough: International Teams Unveil Electron's Geometry for First Time In a groundbreaking achievement that marks a significant leap forward in quantum physics, an international collaboration led by MIT researchers has successfully measured the geometric "shape" of electrons in solid materials for the first time. This discovery, published in the November 25, 2024 issue of Nature Physics, has opened up entirely new avenues for understanding and manipulating quantum properties of materials that were previously inaccessible to experimental observation. From Theory to Observation While scientists have long been able to measure the energies and velocities of electrons in crystalline materials, their quantum geometry—how electrons are distributed and behave in space as they move through solids—remained theoretical until now. Using highly specialized techniques, the MIT team successfully measured the Qua...

  The Papacy Under Reform: A Portrait of Pope Francis This documentary starts with an intimate look at Pope Francis, a figure recognized worldwide for his reformist agenda, and the synodal process, a key initiative aimed at reshaping the Catholic Church. We see the Pope interacting with the public, and hear that although many Catholics view him as a reformer, some believe his pace is insufficient. This section sets the stage by highlighting the Pope's approach to leadership, which, according to sources, encourages open debate, embraces uncertainty, and empowers dialogue, a contrast to the traditional, top-down approach. The core of the analysis is the synodal process, a multi-year undertaking intended to involve clergy and laypeople globally to collaboratively chart the Church’s future. A concrete example is provided with the story of Ayata Lydia Natana, an Indonesian Catholic, who overcame COVID restrictions to be a part of the process to represent the youth of Asia. The syno...