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Quantum Physics Jul 18, 2024

Scientists integrate solid-state spin qubits with nanomechanical resonators

In a new Physical Review Letters study, scientists propose a new method for combining solid-state spin qubits with nanomechanical resonators for scalable and programmable quantum systems.

Environment Jul 18, 2024

Our cities' secret gardens: We connect with nature in neglected green spaces just as much as in parks

Access to nature is essential for our health and well-being. However, as our cities become increasingly crowded, it becomes more and more challenging to find ways to connect with nature in urban spaces.

Plants & Animals Jul 18, 2024

Slower metabolism of warm-blooded animals on islands correlated with higher risk of anthropogenic extinction

A multi-institutional team of zoologists and animal behavioral specialists in China and Germany has found an association between the slower metabolism of island-dwelling, warm-blooded animals and an increased risk of anthropogenic ...

Astronomy Jul 18, 2024

Observations detect a nearby hypervelocity stellar/substellar object

Using the Keck II telescope, astronomers have detected an object that may be a brown dwarf or a low-mass star, exhibiting a very high radial velocity. The object, designated CWISE J124909.08+362116.0 is located some 400 light ...

Other Jul 18, 2024

Researchers propose improvement in identification of human remains using craniofacial superimposition

Researchers have published a new study in Information Fusion that demonstrates an improvement in the identification of human remains using craniofacial superimposition, making decision-making by forensic experts much more ...

Plants & Animals Jul 17, 2024

Biodiversity loss impacts societies and economies: How can Europe confront the spread of invasive species?

Biological invasions are the main cause of biodiversity loss, but they can also have serious social and economic repercussions. In Europe, over 13,000 non-native (or "alien") species have an established presence, around 1,500 ...

Quantum Physics Jul 17, 2024

A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies; the time to discuss risks is now

The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The goal is to recognize "the importance of quantum science and the need for wider awareness of its past and future impact." ...

Biotechnology Jul 17, 2024

Advanced deep learning and UAV imagery boost precision agriculture for future food security

A research team has investigated the efficacy of AlexNet, an advanced Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) variant, for automatic crop classification using high-resolution aerial imagery from UAVs. Their findings demonstrated ...

Ecology Jul 17, 2024

Freezing and melting reshape diversity and structure of glacier microbial communities

With the increasing attention on global climate change and glacier retreat, the study of glacier microbiota has gradually become an important field of research.

Analytical Chemistry Jul 17, 2024

Organic compounds show promise as cheaper alternatives to metal photocatalysts

Organic compounds that can be sustainably and affordably mass-produced show promise as replacements for expensive metal photocatalysts, according to a new report published July 17.

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