16/10/2025

Time crystals could power future quantum computers

A glittering hunk of crystal gets its iridescence from a highly regular atomic structure. Frank Wilczek, the 2012 Nobel Laureate in Physics, proposed quantum systems––like groups of particles––could construct themselves in ...

Biochar material captures stubborn metal pollutants from water

A team of researchers in China has developed a new low-cost biochar material that can efficiently remove persistent metal complexes from water, offering a promising tool for improving water quality and environmental safety.

Giving high school girls incentives to study STEM

The results are in—mentoring schoolgirls in STEM subjects in Year 9 can encourage greater interest in physics, chemistry, technology and higher math in senior secondary years.

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