Quantum Physics

Scientists develop method to speed up quantum measurements using space-time trade-off

In an attempt to speed up quantum measurements, a new Physical Review Letters study proposes a space-time trade-off scheme that could be highly beneficial for quantum computing applications.

Analytical Chemistry

Palladium-liquid gallium catalyst transforms chemical manufacturing, boosting speed, safety and sustainability

A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable than ever before.

Sneaky weasels caught on camera with surprising bait choice

When monitoring the health of mammal populations, scientists often use camera traps to observe the animals in their habitats. But weasels are so sneaky they're rarely caught on camera—leaving scientists with questions about ...

How a critical enzyme keeps potentially dangerous genes in check

You may have heard of the fantastic-sounding "dark side of the genome." This poorly studied fraction of DNA, known as heterochromatin, makes up around half of your genetic material, and scientists are now starting to unravel ...

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Commercial fusion power plant now closer to reality

Successfully harnessing the power of fusion energy could lead to cleaner and safer energy for all—and contribute substantially to combating the climate crisis. Towards this goal, Type One Energy has published a comprehensive, ...

How the failure of two dams amplified the Derna Flood tragedy

A new study reveals that the devastating 2023 flood in Derna, Libya, was not merely the result of extreme rainfall but was drastically intensified by a major design shortcoming and its resulting collapse of two embankment ...

When glaciers roamed Mars

The surface of Mars is known for being an extremely cold, desiccated, and irradiated place. But as its many surface features attest, the red planet was once a warmer, wetter place with flowing water and glaciers. Today, most ...

The future of studying exoVenuses looks bright

What can Venus-like exoplanets, also known as exoVenuses, teach us about our own solar system and potentially finding life beyond Earth, and how can the planned Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO) provide these insights?

Clouds and conspiracies: concerns over push to make rain

Can countries control the clouds? And should they? As climate change drives floods and drought, rainmaking is in fashion across the world, despite mixed evidence that it works and concerns it can stoke cross-border tensions.

Critical blood defense receptor CD163 mapped for first time

CD163 might not be the most exciting name in the world, but behind it lies one of the body's most important defense receptors, which steps in when red blood cells break down and release harmful hemoglobin. Now, researchers ...

Terahertz imaging reveals new views of internal cochlea structure

For the first time, researchers have shown that terahertz imaging can be used to visualize internal details of the mouse cochlea with micron-level spatial resolution. The non-invasive method could open new possibilities for ...

Neuroscientists unveil digital 'translator' for brain studies

UCLA Health researchers have helped to develop a new digital toolbox to create a "common language" for brain network studies, potentially accelerating new discoveries and treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Even the common people drank wine in Troy

For the first time ever, a team of researchers has found chemical evidence that wine was actually drunk in Troy, verifying a conjecture of Heinrich Schliemann, who discovered the legendary fortress city in the 19th century. ...

Image: Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space: Time to get ready

ESA's Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States. This cutting-edge European experiment will test fundamental physics from the outside of ESA's Columbus module ...

Using cover plants to remove pollutants from arable soil

Nitrate, pesticides, metals and plastic agricultural soils often contain pollutants. But are there sustainable and climate-friendly ways to restore and promote soil health in agricultural land? Yes, says a research team from ...

How animals shape the planet in surprising ways

Hundreds of animals, from tiny ants to mighty hippos, are shaping the Earth's surface as powerfully as floods and storms. These animals effectively act as landscape engineers, reorganizing soils and sediments. Yet their combined ...

Robotic dogs can inspire emergent leadership in humans

A study from the Media Innovation Lab (miLAB) at Reichman University's School of Communications explored how a robotic dog can influence leadership dynamics between humans. The study revealed that simple gestures of affection ...

A lighter, smarter magnetoreceptive electronic skin

Imagine navigating a virtual reality with contact lenses or operating your smartphone underwater: This and more could soon be a reality thanks to innovative e-skins.

Study establishes cell death as a driving force in glioblastoma

Glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and lethal brain cancers, has a five-year survival rate of only 6.9%, according to the National Brain Tumor Society. While the relationship between glioblastoma and cell death, also ...

Personalized app shown to reduce cancer-related fatigue

One of the most common side effects of cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, is fatigue. Cancer-related fatigue is often worse and harder to manage compared to the fatigue in people without cancer ...

Polymerlike worms wriggle their way through mazes

In a crowded room, we naturally move slower than in an empty space. Surprisingly, worms can show the exact opposite behavior: In an environment with randomly scattered obstacles, they tend to move faster when there are more ...

Hydrophilic coating makes for unflappable golf balls

The upcoming U.S. Open has professional golfers and spectators looking forward to getting on the green. But the grass's condition, regardless of a player's skill, can drastically skew the chances of a winning putt. Now, scientists ...

Dozens of fires rage in southern Chile

Dozens of fires fueled by strong winds raged across southern Chile Monday, destroying thousands of hectares of forest and farmland and damaging several homes, according to authorities.

Why can't physicists decide if warp drives are real?

In the years since Miguel Alcubierre came up with a warp drive solution in 1994, you would occasionally see news headlines saying that warp drives can work. And then a few months later you'll see that they've been ruled out. ...

Family businesses are more sustainable, study finds

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) and Universidad de Salamanca, has carried out scientific research that indicates that family businesses show more environmentally ...