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Metagenomic profiling method with enhanced precision uses fewer computing resources

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Toronto have developed a new k-mer sketching metagenomic profiler, called sylph, that allows scientists to analyze genomic data more quickly and precisely than other profilers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 14th, 2024

A new method for creating a quantum gas

Cooling atomic gases to the quantum regime often involves time-consuming steps. Electromagnetically induced transparency now achieves quantum degeneracy with high efficiency......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

New technology rapidly measures antioxidants in maple syrup

Researchers at McGill University have developed an eco-efficient, user-friendly technology that quickly measures the antioxidant content of maple syrup. The innovative method contributes to increasing transparency about a health-related aspect of the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Physicists predict exotic form of matter with potential for quantum computing

MIT physicists have shown that it should be possible to create an exotic form of matter that could be manipulated to form the qubit (quantum bit) building blocks of future quantum computers that are even more powerful than the quantum computers in de.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

Apple is eyeing enhanced range and privacy boost on AirTag 2

AirTag 2, expected to launch next year, will reporyedly make it harder to tamper with the speaker. Morever, they are also said to boost the range......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 17th, 2024

Saturday Citations: Cold dark matter takes a hit; a new paradigm for biology; those fracking earthquakes

This week, researchers formulated a new method to calculate the probability of generating intelligent life in the universe. Investigations of a meteorite that originated on Mars revealed that it once interacted with liquid water. And an analysis of f.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Can AI improve plant-based meats? Using mechanical testing and machine learning to mimic the sensory experience

Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from a mechanical engineering angle, Stanford enginee.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Scientists propose drug-free method to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Recent estimates indicate that deadly antibiotic-resistant infections will rapidly escalate over the next quarter century. More than 1 million people died from drug-resistant infections each year from 1990 to 2021, a recent study reported, with new p.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Cross-species transplantation: Generation of rat offspring from ovarian oocytes in mice

The idea of maturing oocytes in the ovary to produce offspring has been implemented in various ways. One such method, ovarian transplantation, is a relatively simple procedure for obtaining eggs, compared to in vitro culture of ovaries and follicles......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Revolutionary test can identify nearly any infection in a patient

A revolutionary new medical test highlighted in a study in Nature Medicine could transform infection diagnostics forever. This new metagenomic sequencing test can detect a … The post Revolutionary test can identify nearly any infection in a pat.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

New family of optimized omnigenous magnetic fields could display enhanced fusion plasma confinement

Physicists have been trying to design fusion reactors, technologies that can generate energy via nuclear fusion processes, for decades. The successful realization of fusion reactors relies on the ability to effectively confine charged particles with.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Parents can now track their kids with Snapchat’s new Location Sharing feature

Popular social media app Snapchat announced that location sharing is coming to Family Center, an in-app hub offering parental tools and resources. With more than … The post Parents can now track their kids with Snapchat’s new Location Sha.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

How cybersecurity failures are draining business budgets

Security leaders feel under increasing pressure to provide assurances around cybersecurity, exposing them to greater personal risk – yet many lack the data and resources to accurately report and close cybersecurity gaps, according to Panaseer. The.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits

A research team in China has held atoms in a state of quantum superposition for 23 minutes, suggesting tantalizing new possibilities in research and quantum computing......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Metagenomic profiling method with enhanced precision uses fewer computing resources

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Toronto have developed a new k-mer sketching metagenomic profiler, called sylph, that allows scientists to analyze genomic data more quickly and precisely than other profilers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power

Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.M4 Mac miniI've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just yea.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

How "clean" does a quantum computing test facility need to be?

Now is the time to banish low-level radioactive energy sources from facilities that house and conduct experiments with superconducting qubits, according to a pair of recently published studies. Significantly improving quantum device coherence times i.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Unique magnetic properties of 2D triangular lattice materials have potential applications for quantum computing

Researchers from a large international team, including ANSTO, have investigated the magnetic properties of two unique 2D triangular lattice antiferromagnetic materials (2D-TLHAF) using various neutron scattering techniques......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Physicists achieve high-precision imaging of complex molecules using highly charged ions

A new study published in Physical Review Letters and led by researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has demonstrated that a Coulomb explosion induced by highly charged ions is a unique tool for.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Computational method pinpoints how cause-and-effect relationships ebb and flow over time

A new computational method can identify how cause-and-effect relationships ebb and flow over time in dynamic real-life systems such as the brain......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Nanofiber patch for psoriasis treatment has dual release functionality

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a patch for easier and more effective treatment of psoriasis. The method may also be used in treatment of other inflammatory skin diseases......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024