Secure metropolitan quantum networks move a step closer
Successful new field tests of a continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) system over commercial fiber networks could pave the way to its use in metropolitan areas.
Successful new field tests of a continuous-variable quantum key distribution (CV-QKD) system over commercial fiber networks could pave the way to its use in metropolitan areas.
Quantum Physics
May 29, 2019
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Researchers in the UK have developed a new method for evaluating plutonium workers' historical internal radiation exposure in a study funded by the National Institute for Health Research.
General Physics
May 21, 2019
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Human adaptation to climate change may include changes in fertility, according to a new study by an international group of researchers.
Environment
May 3, 2019
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A new study by researchers from NASA has verified the accuracy of recent global warming figures.
Environment
Apr 16, 2019
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Researchers in Germany have employed a plasma protein found in blood to develop a new method for making wound-healing tissue scaffolds.
Materials Science
Mar 4, 2019
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Consumer goods companies and retailers need to be upfront about where palm oil in their products comes from to relieve consumers of the burden of making sustainable choices.
Environment
Jan 3, 2019
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Researchers in Italy have demonstrated the feasibility of quantum communications between high-orbiting global navigation satellites and a ground station, with an exchange at the single photon level over a distance of 20,000km.
Quantum Physics
Dec 19, 2018
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Claims of a 'pause' in observed global temperature warming are comprehensively disproved in a pair of new studies published today.
Environment
Dec 18, 2018
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Complex systems theory is usually used to study things like the immune system, global climate, ecosystems, transportation or communications systems.
General Physics
Nov 27, 2018
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A program to reduce Earth's heat capture by injecting aerosols into the atmosphere from high-altitude aircraft is possible, inexpensive, and would be unlikely to remain secret.
Earth Sciences
Nov 22, 2018
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