Physicists discover "secret sauce" behind exotic properties of new quantum material
MIT physicists and colleagues have discovered the "secret sauce" behind some of the exotic properties of a new quantum material that has transfixed physicists due to those properties, which include superconductivity. Although theorists had predicted.....»»
Researchers discover disordered clock protein that sheds new light on circadian rhythms
Circadian clocks, which drive circadian rhythms, are entwined with many essential systems in living things including plants, fungi, insects, and even humans. Because of this, disruptions to our circadian clocks are linked to higher disease rates in h.....»»
Molecular stop signal identified: The surveillance system of cell division
Several million cells divide every second in our bodies. During nuclear division (mitosis), the genetic material must be distributed correctly and completely between the daughter cells—errors in this process can lead to defective developments or ge.....»»
Physicists decode mechanics of knitted materials for engineering applications
Knitting, the age-old craft of looping and stitching natural fibers into fabrics, has received renewed attention for its potential applications in advanced manufacturing. Far beyond their use for garments, knitted textiles are ideal for designing and.....»»
Scientists discover key nutrients that help plants beat the heat
Global temperatures are on the rise, with experts projecting an increase of 2.7°F by 2050. Because plants cannot regulate their own temperatures, they are especially sensitive to these temperature changes......»»
Swarm satellites help aurora chasers discover Steve"s long-lost twin
Ever since aurora chasers discovered Steve, a mysterious ribbon of purple light in the night sky, scientists have wondered whether it might have a secret twin. Now, thanks to a photographer's keen eye, and data from ESA's Swarm satellites, we may hav.....»»
Instagram testing controversial unskippable ads in its app
It’s no secret that Meta’s biggest source of profit comes from advertising. However, it seems that the company is willing to make advertising a bit more intrusive, at least on Instagram. That’s because Instagram has been testing a new way of sh.....»»
Scientists bring crystal clarity to diamond"s quantum signals
They say that one can miss the forest for the trees. But it's often worth taking a closer look at the trees to make sense of the dense, brambly whole. That's what a Stanford University group did to tackle a thorny quantum-information problem in diamo.....»»
New understanding of astatine"s chemical properties could aid targeted alpha therapy for cancer
Astatine is one of the least-studied elements of the periodic table, because all isotopes of astatine are unstable, with the longest half-life barely exceeding 8 hours. Thus, only radiochemists at the production facilities (limited worldwide) can hav.....»»
Researchers discover 400,000-year-old stone tools designed specifically for butchering fallow deer in Israel
A new study from Tel Aviv University identified the earliest appearance worldwide of special stone tools, used 400,000 years ago to process fallow deer. The tools, called Quina scrapers (after the site in France where they were first discovered), wer.....»»
A framework to construct quantum spherical codes
To reliably perform complex, large-scale calculations, computing systems rely on so-called error correction schemes, techniques designed to protect information against errors. These techniques are perhaps even more essential when it comes to quantum.....»»
Superconducting circuit for qubit control within large-scale quantum computer systems successfully demonstrated
In support of the development of large-scale superconducting quantum computers, researchers with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, in collaboration.....»»
Understanding the atomic density fluctuations in silica glass
In materials science, particularly in the study of glasses, the intermediate range order (IRO) is one of the most intriguing research areas owing to its significant influence over the physical properties of glasses......»»
The Hunt for Ultralight Dark Matter
Perhaps dark matter is made of an entirely different kind of particle than the ones physicists have been searching for. New experiments are springing up to look for these ultra-lightweight phantoms......»»
Shear genius: Researchers find way to scale up wonder material, which could do wonders for the Earth
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science have figured out how to take a miracle material, one capable of extracting value from captured carbon dioxide, and do what no one else has: make it practical to fabri.....»»
News from "El Gordo": Study suggests dark matter may have collisional properties after all
Contrary to what is established by the standard model, dark matter may indeed be self-interacting. This was the conclusion of a piece of research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics and conducted by Riccardo Valdarnini of SISSA's Astrophysics and C.....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Musk can’t avoid testifying in SEC probe of Twitter buyout by playing victim
Class action alleges secret Twitter stock scheme ahead of Musk's SEC testimony. Enlarge (credit: Apu Gomes / Stringer | Getty Images News) After months of loudly protesting a subpoena, Elon Musk has once again agreed to.....»»
Researchers develop ultrafast wavemeter that employs spectral–spatial–temporal mapping
Accurate high-speed measurements of wavelength are fundamental to optical research and industrial applications, such as environmental monitoring, biomedical analysis, and material characterization......»»
Team induces piezoelectricity for enhanced tetracycline hydrochloride degradation through photopiezocatalysis
A team of material scientists recently outlined the state of inducing piezoelectricity in distorted rutile TiO2 for enhanced tetracycline hydrochloride degradation through photopiezocatalysis. The team was led by Prof. Qi Li from Southwest Jiaotong U.....»»
Using entangled particles to create unbreakable encryption
The discovery of quantum mechanics opened the door to fundamentally new ways of communicating, processing, and protecting data. With a quantum revolution well underway, long unimaginable opportunities are coming within our reach......»»