Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez
Physics Correspondent

Elena covers quantum mechanics, particle physics, and condensed matter research for ScientiaMag. She holds a PhD in theoretical physics.

4 articles published

Storm Clouds Unleash Gamma Rays: New Clues to Lightning's Origin
Physics
Storm Clouds Unleash Gamma Rays: New Clues to Lightning's Origin
Physicists are using advanced detectors to uncover gamma-ray bursts in storm clouds, suggesting electron avalanches may
Physicists Unveil the Most Complex Ice Structures Ever Discovered
Physics
Physicists Unveil the Most Complex Ice Structures Ever Discovered
Physicists have cataloged about 20 distinct ice phases, from hot ice to bendy and conductive forms. New simulations hint
String Theory's Resurgence: New Mathematical Evidence Revives the Quest for a Unified Physics
Physics
String Theory's Resurgence: New Mathematical Evidence Revives the Quest for a Unified Physics
A novel mathematical approach called bootstrapping is providing fresh support for string theory as the sole consistent d
Decoherence: The Missing Link Between Quantum Weirdness and Our Everyday World
Physics
Decoherence: The Missing Link Between Quantum Weirdness and Our Everyday World
The bizarre rules governing subatomic particles might finally be reconciled with our classical world through the phenome