Quantum Physics
Quantum computer efficiently suppresses errors with two different correction codes
Computers also make mistakes. These are usually suppressed by technical measures or detected and corrected during the calculation. In quantum computers, this involves some effort, as no copy can be made of an unknown quantum ...
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Cell & Microbiology
New method enables protein labeling of tens of millions of densely packed cells in organ-scale tissues
A new technology developed at MIT enables scientists to label proteins across millions of individual cells in fully intact 3D tissues with unprecedented speed, uniformity, and versatility. Using the technology, the team was ...
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Two sub-Neptune exoplanets detected by astronomers
Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has discovered two sub-Neptune exoplanets orbiting a subgiant star known as TOI-6054. The newfound alien worlds are nearly three ...
Study demonstrates integration of 1,024 silicon quantum dots with on-chip electronics all operating at low temperatures
Quantum computers have the potential of outperforming classical computers on some optimization tasks. Yet scaling up quantum computers leveraging existing fabrication processes while also maintaining good performances and ...
Bacteria found to eat forever chemicals, and even some of their toxic byproducts
In the quest to take the "forever" out of "forever chemicals," bacteria might be our ally. Most remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) involves adsorbing and trapping them, but certain microbes can actually ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Terahertz pulses induce chirality in a non-chiral crystal
Chirality refers to objects that cannot be superimposed onto their mirror images through any combination of rotations or translations, much like the distinct left and right hands of a human. In chiral crystals, the spatial ...
Condensed Matter
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Climate-driven changes have already threatened more than half of Central Europe's productive agricultural landscape
Droughts are a serious consequence of climate change, devastating ecosystems, along with the organisms and communities who inhabit them. Understanding the impact of this upon agricultural productivity is vital to ensure sustainable ...
A new method to fabricate soft electronics via particle engulfment printing
The electronics industry has been rapidly advancing over the past few decades, leading to the development of countless devices of different sizes and shapes, which are designed for a variety of applications.
Electric vehicles now match traditional cars for longevity, study finds
Battery-powered electric vehicles are now more reliable and can match the lifespans of traditional cars and vans with petrol and diesel engines—marking a pivotal moment in the drive towards sustainable transportation, a ...
Energy & Green Tech
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OpenAI unveils 'Operator' agent that handles web tasks
OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence program called "Operator" that can tend to online tasks such as ordering items or filling out forms.
Machine learning & AI
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Medical Xpress
Scientists identify molecular 'fingerprint' of long COVID in children's blood
Emergency contraception pill could be an alternative to mifepristone for abortions, study suggests
The secret of effective learning: Retrieving information in different ways
Boosting protein BCL6 could help GLP-1 users retain muscle while losing fat
Risk preference is governed by different hypothalamus–habenula circuits, study finds
Long COVID symptoms linger: Study shows no major changes in second year
A matrix instead of a number: New model reimagines R for infectious disease spread
Uncovering the role of Y chromosome genes in male fertility in mice
Unlocking new insights into hereditary ovarian cancer risk
From high-altitude hiking to sleep apnea, study explores impacts on male fertility
COVID-19 patients with pulmonary fibrosis show unexpected lung improvement
Cancer survivors face steep costs for essential medical equipment
Tech Xplore
Electric vehicles now match traditional cars for longevity, study finds
OpenAI unveils 'Operator' agent that handles web tasks
A new method to fabricate soft electronics via particle engulfment printing
London cabbies' planning strategies could help inform future of AI
Scalable optical memory unit poised to improve processing speed and efficiency
Analyzing AI's linguistic capabilities: New methods offer fresh insights
US falling behind on wind power, think tank warns
Solar power surpasses coal in EU for first time
The secret of effective learning: Retrieving information in different ways
How can we learn effectively? It is important to retrieve the material we learn from memory at certain intervals, but that is not all. For even better results, it is best to do it in different ways, scientists argue in a ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Physicists propose 'bridge' strategy to stabilize quantum networks
While entangled photons hold incredible promise for quantum computing and communications, they have a major inherent disadvantage. After one use, they simply disappear.
Quantum Physics
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Protein denaturation provides a path toward more sustainable 3D printing of photoresins
The vast majority of photoresins for 3D printing (also referred to as additive manufacturing or AM) and related technologies are toxic, non-biodegradable, and sourced from unsustainable feedstocks. Non-traditional approaches ...
Biochemistry
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Super enzyme that regulates testosterone levels in males discovered in 'crazy' bird species
A single gene that regulates testosterone levels in a "crazy" species of shore bird controls the development of three wildly different types of males, an international study involving researchers at Simon Fraser University ...
Plants & Animals
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Boosting protein BCL6 could help GLP-1 users retain muscle while losing fat
About one in eight adults in the United States has tried or currently uses a GLP-1 medication, and a quarter of those users cite weight loss as their main goal. But weight loss doesn't discriminate between fat and muscle. ...
Overweight & Obesity
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Chatbot offers empathetic, multilingual crime reporting to ease dispatcher workload
Across the nation, 911 dispatch centers are facing a worker shortage. Unfortunately, this understaffing, plus the nature of the job itself, leads to dispatchers who are often overworked and stressed. Meanwhile, when community ...
Computer Sciences
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Risk preference is governed by different hypothalamus–habenula circuits, study finds
To survive in complex and unpredictable environments, humans and other animals need to learn to predict the consequences of their actions, so that they can reduce risks and maximize their gains. In humans, this risk evaluation ...
Discovery in South Africa holds oldest evidence of mixing ingredients to make arrow poison
In 1983, archaeologists excavating a cave in South Africa discovered an unusual femur bone. It belonged to an unspecified antelope and was found to be 7,000 years old. X-rays revealed that three modified bone arrowheads had ...
Archaeology
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Toward video generative models of the molecular world
As the capabilities of generative AI models have grown, you've probably seen how they can transform simple text prompts into hyperrealistic images and even extended video clips.
Molecular & Computational biology
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New tool enables phylogenomic analyses of entire genomes
Researchers led by electrical engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a better way to perform the comparative analysis of entire genomes. This approach can be used to study relationships between ...
Biotechnology
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242 mn children's schooling disrupted by climate shocks in 2024: UNICEF
Extreme weather disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year—roughly one in seven students, the UN children's agency reported Thursday, deploring an "overlooked" aspect of the climate ...
Ice in the sky: Thailand's fight against air pollution
Flying through Bangkok's cloudless blue skies, a small aircraft sprays a white mist over a thick haze of pea soup smog below.
NASA JPL prepping for full year of launches, mission milestones
With 2024 receding into the distance, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is already deep into a busy 2025. Early in the new year, the Eaton Fire came close to JPL, destroying the homes of more than 200 employees, but work has ...
An underestimated source of methane found in shallow coastal waters
Shallow coastal waters are hotspots for methane emissions, releasing significant amounts of this potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere and contributing to global warming. New research highlights how tides, seasons, and ...
Alternative protein sources: Improving the mouthfeel of plant-based foods with fava beans
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich have for the first time investigated how protein structures derived from fava beans affect a cellular model of human oral ...
Offline versus online promotional media: Which drives better consumer engagement and behavioral responses?
Marketers today increasingly rely on online platforms like mobile apps, social media, and direct email to deliver promotional content, drawn by their cost-effectiveness and extensive reach. However, despite these advantages, ...
Harvest smarter, not harder: Machine learning meets tomato farming
A research team led by Dr. David Helman from the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a novel machine learning model employing hyperspectral imaging to assess the ...
How we uncovered the UK's biggest site of dinosaur tracks in a quarry in Oxfordshire
In 2024, researchers from the universities of Oxford and Birmingham excavated a huge expanse of a quarry floor in Oxfordshire filled with hundreds of dinosaur footprints.
New Oxford report: Carbon capture and storage without taxpayer billions is possible
Oxford Net Zero and Carbon Balance researchers reveal the risks of the current UK CCS policy mix and explore how a carbon storage mandate on fossil fuel producers could help the UK meet its climate targets while protecting ...
Trump returns: Nine things to expect for the climate
Climate scientists are probably among those most aggrieved by Donald Trump's return as US president.
Electron spin resonance sheds light on tin-based perovskite solar cell efficiency
Perovskite solar cells are attracting attention as next-generation solar cells. These cells have high efficiency, are flexible, and can be printed, among other features. However, lead was initially used in their manufacture, ...
The moon has been listed as a threatened historic site, but the value of 'lunar heritage' needs defining
Scientific and commercial activities on the moon could permanently change the lunar environment. These activities include sending vehicles to the moon, extracting its resources through mining the lunar surface, building facilities ...
How global inequalities hinder climate action
World leaders have gathered for the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. One of their main goals is to align their responses to geopolitical shocks such as floods and wildfires that hamper trade, investment ...
Overnight firefight tames new California blaze
Firefighters who battled through the night to tame a new blaze that erupted near Los Angeles appeared to be making progress on Thursday, even as dangerous fire weather continued throughout Southern California.
China is struggling to control its provinces as they expand distant-water fishing
Since the late 2010s, China has shown increasing sensitivity to the environmental and socio-economic impacts of its distant-water fishing (DWF) growth, as well as the reputational harm partly inflicted by international environmental ...
Social connection is crucial to well-being: New public health guidelines aim to build healthier lives and communities
You've probably heard that human beings are "social animals." That doesn't just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation can be harmful to our ...
What will it take to reach zero space debris?
The space debris problem won't solve itself. We've been kicking the can down the road for years as we continue launching more rockets and payloads into space. In the last couple of years, organizations—especially the European ...
Community engagement and support critical factors of resilience for people displaced by war, says expert
Yaryna Andrushko, a clinical psychologist in her native Ukraine, was displaced by war in her home country in October 2022. Having never been on a plane before and despite not knowing anyone in town, she moved sight-unseen ...
Industrial scale farming is flawed: What ecologically-friendly farming practices could look like in Africa
African Perspectives on Agroecology is a new book with 33 contributions from academics, non-governmental organizations, farmer organizations and policy makers. It is free to download, and reviewers have described it as a ...
After the fire: Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger deadly debris flows. A geologist explains how
While firefighters work to extinguish the Los Angeles-area wildfires, city officials and emergency managers are also worried about what could come next.
