Quantum Physics
Quantum experiment generates long-range entanglement in 54-qubit system
The operation and performance of quantum computers relies on the ability to realize and control entanglement between multiple qubits. Yet entanglement between many qubits is inherently susceptible to noise and imperfections ...
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Environment
Over 97 million US residents exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water, analysis reveals
Nearly a third of people in the U.S. have been exposed to unregulated contaminants in their drinking water that could impact their health, according to a new analysis by scientists at Silent Spring Institute. What's more, ...
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Webb reveals intricate layers of interstellar dust and gas
Once upon a time, the core of a massive star collapsed, creating a shockwave that blasted outward, ripping the star apart as it went. When the shockwave reached the star's surface, it punched through, generating a brief, ...
Astronomy
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Simulated universe previews panoramas from NASA's Roman Telescope
Astronomers have released a set of more than a million simulated images showcasing the cosmos as NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will see it. This preview will help scientists explore Roman's myriad science ...
Astronomy
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Do aliens exist? We studied what scientists really think
News stories about the likely existence of extraterrestrial life, and our chances of detecting it, tend to be positive. We are often told that we might discover it any time now. Finding life beyond Earth is "only a matter ...
Astrobiology
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Ancient artifacts unearthed in Iraq shed light on hidden history of Mesopotamia
New discoveries by a UCF researcher and her team at the ancient Mesopotamian site of Kurd Qaburstan, including clay tablets with ancient cuneiform writing, a game board and large structural remains, may provide a wealth of ...
Archaeology
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US, Japanese lunar landers set to launch on single rocket
One rocket, two missions: Lunar landers built by US and Japanese companies are poised to "rideshare" to the moon, showcasing the private sector's growing role in space exploration.
Space Exploration
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Neutron star measurements place limits on color superconductivity in dense quark matter
At extremely high densities, quarks are expected to form pairs, as electrons do in a superconductor. This high-density quark behavior is called color superconductivity. The strength of pairing inside a color superconductor ...
General Physics
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Quasiparticle research unlocks new insights into tellurene, paving the way for next-gen electronics
To describe how matter works at infinitesimal scales, researchers designate collective behaviors with single concepts, like calling a group of birds flying in sync a "flock" or "murmuration." Known as quasiparticles, the ...
Nanophysics
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Drinking green tea linked to fewer white matter lesions in brains of older adults
Research led by the Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences has reported a significant connection between higher green tea consumption and fewer cerebral white matter lesions in older adults without dementia. ...
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Medical Xpress
Drinking green tea linked to fewer white matter lesions in brains of older adults
Specific cells in rats' brains mark locations to avoid after negative experiences, study shows
Scientists uncover rapid-acting, low-side-effect antidepressant target
Hepatitis E vaccination found to be effective in two doses instead of three
Innovative respiratory organoids help researchers culture previously uncultivable human rhinovirus C
Early life stress alters brain metabolism differently in male and female mice, study reveals
Chronic kidney disease tied to brain atrophy, potential Alzheimer's risk
Researchers create lab model that could lead to new, non-hormonal birth control methods
Putting a lid on excess cholesterol to halt bladder cancer cell growth
Circulation problems in brain's temporal lobes linked to mild cognitive impairment in older adults
Tech Xplore
Next-generation wearables: Compact cooling pump drops temperatures by 16°F
New electrical pulse method enhances carbon fiber recycling efficiency
Silicon photonics advance paves the way for cost-effective, high-performance optical devices
Bar chatter: Automatic speech recognition rivals humans in noisy environments
Coevolution of AI and society: Study explores opportunities and risks
AI tool aims to improve expert decision-making accuracy
Novel OLED stacks enable exceptionally bright microdisplays
US to ban smart cars containing Chinese tech
Solar panels should not be cleaned with dishwashing detergent, study shows
Fabric woven with metal fibers can keep cold-sensitive electric vehicles warm
Biden takes big step for the future of AI with ambitious executive order
Stress tests for the Swiss power system
Q&A: The climate impact of generative AI
Mega data centers are coming to Minnesota: Their power needs are staggering
A Swedish artist's model house could soon find a permanent home on the moon
A Swedish artist is about to have the dream of a lifetime fulfilled: A little red model house he created will be launched into space this week and, if all goes according to plan, put on the surface of the moon.
Space Exploration
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Neutron star cooling simulations set new constraints on light QCD axions
Neutron stars, the remnants of massive stars after a supernova explosion, have often been the focus of studies aimed at testing and unveiling exotic physics. This is because these stars are among the densest objects in the ...
Next-generation wearables: Compact cooling pump drops temperatures by 16°F
UCLA materials scientists have developed a compact cooling technology that can pump away heat continuously using layers of flexing thin films. The design is based on the electrocaloric effect, in which an electric field causes ...
Energy & Green Tech
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For healthy hearing, timing matters: Neuroscientists use AI to explore real-world auditory processing
When sound waves reach the inner ear, neurons there pick up the vibrations and alert the brain. Encoded in their signals is a wealth of information that enables us to follow conversations, recognize familiar voices, appreciate ...
Neuroscience
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Overlooked tree crops are crucial for sustainable development, researchers say
Tree crops—for example, apple, cherry, olives, nuts, coffee, and cacao—cover more than 183 million hectares worldwide, yet remain largely overlooked in agricultural policies, despite their critical role in achieving the ...
Ecology
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Computational chemistry method can wring more information out of electronic structure calculations
Back in the old days—the really old days—the task of designing materials was laborious. Investigators, over the course of 1,000-plus years, tried to make gold by combining things like lead, mercury, and sulfur, mixed ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Researchers find Medicare Advantage beneficiaries do not receive more dental, vision or hearing care
As the privatized form of Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans advertise dental, vision, and hearing benefits not covered by traditional Medicare, but a recent analysis found that Medicare Advantage beneficiaries do not typically ...
Medical economics
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Soft bioelectronic sensor implant conforms to body's tissues, allowing brain monitoring through development
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and New York's Columbia University have embedded transistors in a soft, conformable material to create a biocompatible sensor implant that monitors neurological functions ...
Neuroscience
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New framework designs scalable 3D transistors based on 2D semiconductors
Conventional electronics based on silicon are approaching their limits in terms of performance and scalability. In recent years, engineers have thus been trying to introduce alternative designs that could help reduce the ...
Clinical trial: Off-the-shelf immunotherapy shows promise for B-cell lymphoma
A new type of cell-based immunotherapy shows promise for B-cell lymphomas, and due to innovations in manufacturing, could make future cellular immunotherapies less expensive and more accessible to patients.
Oncology & Cancer
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Wealth tax linked to increased savings, study finds
With Uncle Sam running chronic trillion-dollar deficits, one proposal to increase revenue has been to raise it from the wealthiest Americans: through a tax, not on their yearly income, but on their accumulated wealth.
Harnessing nature to defend soybean roots
The microscopic soybean cyst nematode (SCN) may be small, but it has a massive impact. This pest latches onto soybean roots, feeding on their nutrients and leaving a trail of destruction that costs farmers billions in yield ...
Big business uses factual research to mislead the public—philosophers analyze the issue
Even the truth can be manipulated to deliberately mislead us. That is the argument put forward in a paper titled "Industrial Distraction."
A cleaner vision: Research supports safe, sustainable suds
Anyone who's ever lathered up knows the dilemma. The same qualities that make surfactants—the chemical compounds in soaps, shampoos and detergents that penetrate grease, dissolve stains and make those satisfying suds in ...
Image: Earth in far-ultraviolet
On April 21, 1972, NASA astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 mission, took a far-ultraviolet photo of Earth with an ultraviolet camera. Young's original black-and-white picture was printed on Agfacontour professional ...
The bacterium that transformed DNA sequencing
DNA sequencing was revolutionized after scientists discovered a new bacterium in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, and today it's a common research technique.
Researchers explore microRNA's role in bird flu infection
Is there a connection between bird flu and microRNA, the tiny bits of RNA which have different tasks in regulating genes and producing the body's building blocks?
New NOAA dataset to help improve flood mitigation tools, flood-risk assessment
The first modeled, historical water level and wave dataset for the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf coasts was released today by NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS). This comprehensive dataset—known as Coastal Ocean Reanalysis ...
Wildfires disproportionately impact Latino and other underserved L.A. communities, data shows
A new data brief from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and the UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge reveals that the Palisades, Hurst and Eaton wildfires have far-reaching effects. They extend beyond evacuation ...
Study reveals CIO tactics to boost IT-business collaboration
It seems easy to ignore how your workplace's information technology system operates—at least until it acts glitchy and interrupts your routine. That's why companies rely on IT specialists to keep the virtual gears spinning ...
Seizing generative AI to forecast economic trends
There is no science to business forecasting, no common set of expectations or tools. Usually, the best you can hope for is to not be outrageously wrong. It's a low bar, and even then business forecasters rarely meet it. Or ...
Americans lost out on $420B in bank loans because of the Federal Reserve, new research says
In the years after the Great Recession, banks chose to keep some $420 billion in their reserves rather than loan it out to American people and businesses. While many tend to blame the banks themselves for that decision, one ...
Bird flu kills 20 million chickens in US, driving egg prices sky-high
A deadly bird flu outbreak has wreaked havoc on U.S. chicken farms, claiming the lives of over 20 million egg-laying chickens last quarter, marking the worst impact on America's egg supply since the outbreak began in 2022.
Exploration of root-lesion nematodes in New Zealand maize crops reveals a potential new species
A new study has lifted the lid on five species of root-lesion nematodes living in maize crops across New Zealand—and suggested the existence of a hitherto-unsuspected cryptic species.
Chemicals in sewage sludge fertilizer pose cancer risk, EPA says
Harmful chemicals in sewage sludge that is spread on pasture land as fertilizer are causing cancer, the Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday. The risk is highest for people who regularly consume milk, beef and other ...
Exploring how cultural tightness and looseness shape global entrepreneurship
A new study by researchers Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, reveals how cultural tightness and looseness significantly influence entrepreneurial activity worldwide. ...
Big firms, big impact: How major exporters drive trade volatility
The world's largest exporters are the hidden culprits behind significant fluctuations in international trade, according to research from the University of Surrey, in collaboration with the Bank of France.
Digitizing hope: Collaboration helps preserve species on brink of extinction with 3D imaging lab
The vaquita, which means "little cow" in Spanish, is the world's smallest porpoise and most endangered marine mammal. They also have the smallest range of any marine mammal; about 1,500 square miles within the northern Gulf ...
Two simple steps reduce worker fatigue during busy seasons, study finds
Crunching numbers at crunch time equals high stress for public accountants, but a new study led by a Virginia Commonwealth University professor suggests two steps toward relief during the busy season—whether in accounting, ...
Smartphone program encourages effective parenting, strengthens rural families
An online parenting skills program developed at the University of Oregon can help parents in rural areas who struggle with substance use or mental health and may have limited access to community resources.
