Gold can be superheated significantly beyond its melting point without transitioning to a liquid state. A recent experiment with a laser burst heated gold foil to 14 times its melting point, surpassing earlier theoretical limits. However, there is skepticism regarding the validity of these findings. Additionally, researchers are expressing heightened concerns about the increasing threat of nuclear war due to political polarization and the proliferation of nuclear-armed states. Strategies to prevent conflict in the context of advancements in AI and misinformation are being discussed.
A new study suggests that gold can be superheated far beyond its melting point without it becoming a liquid. Using an intense burst from a laser, a team heated a gold foil to 14 times its melting point, far beyond a theoretical limit put forward in previous studies.
With increasing political polarisation and more nuclear-armed nations, researchers are warning about the threat of nuclear war. Scientists are concerned about avoiding conflict in an era of AI and misinformation.
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