Physicists create a strange new quantum state called a fractional fermi sea
ScienceDaily | June 29, 2026 | University of InnsbruckResearchers have shown that ultracold atoms can be driven into a strange new quantum state called a fractional Fermi sea, where particles organize themselves in unexpected ways. The discovery points to a new phase of matter that goes beyond established quantum theories and could expand the possibilities of quantum simulation…
The newly created state displays several unusual characteristics. Mathematical correlations between particles reveal pronounced ripples, known as Friedel oscillations, along with distinctive decay behavior across all levels of repulsive interactions.
Perhaps most importantly, the state exhibits properties that differ from those expected for Tomonaga-Luttinger liquids, which have long served as the standard description of one-dimensional quantum matter.
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Straight Line of the Day: What Do You Do When Your Debt Exceeds 100% of Your Income?
Debt Exceeds 100% of GDP
CBO.gov | Feb 2026 | CBOThe Federal Budget Deficits are large by historical standards. The deficit totals $1.9 trillion in fiscal year 2026 and grows to $3.1 trillion in 2036. Relative to the size of the economy, the deficit is 5.8 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026 and increases to 6.7 percent in 2036. Deficits averaged 3.8 percent of GDP over the last 50 years (see Chapter 1).
More like see Chapter 11.
Debt held by the public rises from 101 percent of GDP in 2026 to 120 percent in 2036, well above the previous record of 106 percent just after World War II.
Outlays are large by historical standards—and growing. They total 23.3 percent of GDP in 2026, exceeding their 50-year average of 21.2 percent. After being adjusted for shifts in the timing of certain payments, outlays remain at about that level through 2028 but then grow steadily, boosted by rising spending on mandatory programs and increasing net interest costs.
So, two more years to continue to party hearty.
Suggestions: no more high-speed trains. And cut back on Mamdani-tory spending.
Straight Line of the Day: Per Our Lost & Found Department, What Have You Lost or Found?
Straight Line of the Day: What Might Be in a Movie About a Zombie Congress?
A Zombie Congress Is Threatening Trump’s Agenda
The Wall Street Journal | July 5, 2026 | Olivia Beavers
(Not to be confused with the zombie FIFA soccer matches — when will this nightmare end?)
Straight Line of the Day: So What Can Graham Platner Do Before Democrats Think He Has Crossed the Line?
Just to summarize Platner’s scandals that Democrats were totally ok with:
Libs of Tik Tok | 7/6/2026Just to summarize Platner’s scandals that Democrats were totally ok with:
– nazi tattoo
– lied repeatedly about nazi tattoo
– said he would rape people
– sexted with women while married
– bragged about drawing penises in porta potties
– praised islamic terrorists
– said he’s a communist
– joined an app known to be used by predators to contact minors
– sexual assault allegations
But now they decided it’s too much. All the above was totally fine though.
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Straight Line of the Day: IMAO Declares Itself 100% Scandal-Free! Unless, of Course, You Count…
Straight Line of the Day: On Your First Trip to The Barack Obama Presidential Center, …
Straight Line of the Day: How Will You Claim Victim Status?
Straight Line of the Day: If Your Car Becomes Sentient…
Straight Line of the Day: Why Would Aliens Want To Interrupt a Soccer Game?
Psychic claims aliens will invade the field and abduct players during Scotland vs Brazil World Cup game
Daily Mail UK | June 24, 2026 | Jack BezantsA self-proclaimed psychic has tearfully claimed that aliens are about to invade the planet and are targeting the World Cup game between Scotland and Brazil on Wednesday in Miami.
Straight Line of the Day: Right Now, It Is So Hot in Europe…
Straight Line of the Day: Why Do People Own Gold?
The UK Government Has Just Explained Why People Own Gold
Goldcore | 19 June 26 | Dave Russell
Straight Line of the Day — A Perennial Favorite: What Else Are They Lying About To Us in the Movies?
Straight Line of the Day: What Else Have They Computer-Chip-Programmed Cows To Do?
Russian company claims it has put computer chips in cows’ brains to make them produce more milk
Not The Bee | June 19, 2026 | Harambe HarambeAlthough much of the technology remains speculative, the Russian company Neiry claims to have directly implanted neural devices in the brains of dairy cows…
The company said in its announcement that the cows that received the initial neurostimulation devices ‘remained conscious, felt well, experienced no discomfort, and have already returned to their normal production cycles on the farm.’ It did not detail how the devices were implanted, what research went into designing them or what animal welfare precautions were taken.
More interesting still is just how such a device would affect cows in the first place.
