Researchers at the Australian National University (ANU) have taken a major leap forward to provide practical building blocks for a global quantum internet. The team, led by Associate Professor Matthew Sellars, have shown ...
Quantum Physics
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For the first time astronomers have measured how a galaxy's spin affects its shape.
Astronomy
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Researchers are starting to discover the curing powers of plasma—bringing the ion-based form of matter into medical realms. A kind of plasma called non-equilibrium atmospheric pressure plasma can help heal wounds, destroy ...
Plasma Physics
Sep 11, 2017
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A group of researchers at Instituto de Medicina Molecular (iMM) Lisboa has revealed the mechanism by which cellular nuclei reach their position within muscle cells. This discovery, now published in Nature Cell Biology, can ...
Cell & Microbiology
Sep 11, 2017
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In 1974, images acquired from NOAA satellites revealed a puzzling phenomenon: a 250,000 square kilometer opening in the winter sea ice in the Weddell Sea, south of South America. The opening, known as a polynya, persisted ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 11, 2017
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The plasma experiments in the Wendelstein 7-X fusion device at Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Greifswald, Germany, have been resumed after a 15-month conversion break. The extension has made the device fit ...
Plasma Physics
Sep 11, 2017
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Beijing's announcement that it is considering joining France and Britain in banning petrol and diesel cars from its smog-clogged roads promises to accelerate a push towards electric vehicles—a race in which Chinese carmakers ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 11, 2017
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Spain's data protection watchdog said Monday it has slapped Facebook with a fine of 1.2 million euros ($1.44 million) for failing to prevent its users' data being accessed by advertisers.
Internet
Sep 11, 2017
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Tesla is rolling out more charging stations, clearing additional obstacles for those who might want to give electric cars a try.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 11, 2017
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Scandals. Recalls. Threats of bans. The diesel engine is a public enemy for many environmental activists and politicians.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 11, 2017
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