Scientists have created an ultra-thin light source that emits pairs of polarization-entangled photons. These specially correlated photons hold promise for future quantum technologies, including ultra-secure communication, ...
Optics & Photonics
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Scientists have developed a method to produce vitamin D3 (VD3), a vital nutrient for bone health and immune function, with greater efficiency and purity. This breakthrough utilizes intricately designed microchannels carved ...
Biochemistry
Aug 27, 2024
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At the two most recent meetings of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, delegates agreed to establish a fund to help developing nations suffering loss and damage due to events linked to climate change, ...
Environment
Aug 27, 2024
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The topics of climate, energy and severe weather have taken on an increasingly critical role in political campaigns over the past few election cycles. With the Atlantic hurricane season in full swing and fires raging across ...
Environment
Aug 27, 2024
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Nearly 1.7 million people visit Juneau, Alaska, between May and September, spilling into the city by the thousands each morning when their cruise ship docks.
Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2024
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Ever on the lookout for new ways to improve the fermentation of corn sugars into ethanol fuel, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have devised an approach for using genetically modified baker's yeast to prevent ...
Biotechnology
Aug 27, 2024
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Race is intricately woven into the fabric of daily culture, and as a result, it influences artificial intelligence (AI) systems that automate tasks traditionally performed by humans.
Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2024
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Bud dormancy is a vital survival strategy for temperate fruit trees, helping them withstand unfavorable environmental conditions. However, in evergreen perennials like lychee, dormancy can occur even when conditions are ideal, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 27, 2024
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Exoplanets are often discovered using the transit method (more than three-quarters of those discovered have been found this way.) The same transit technique can be used to study them, often revealing details about their atmosphere.
Astronomy
Aug 27, 2024
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Across all 38 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Member countries—spanning from North and South America to Europe and Asia-Pacific—the total fertility rate, which indicates the average number ...
Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2024
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