Science

A physical qubit with built-in error correction

Researchers at the universities of Mainz, Olomouc, and Tokyo succeeded in generating a logical qubit from a single light pulse…

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Unveiling Oxidation-induced Super-elasticity in Metallic Glass Nanotubes

Oxidation can degrade the properties and functionality of metals. However, a research team co-led by scientists from City University of…

2 years ago

A sleeker facial recognition technology tested on Michelangelo’s David

Many people are familiar with facial recognition systems that unlock smartphones and game systems or allow access to our bank…

2 years ago

Disrupted cellular function behind type 2 diabetes in obesity

Disrupted function of "cleaning cells" in the body may help to explain why some people with obesity develop type 2…

2 years ago

Diabetes medication class tied to lower risk of kidney stones

Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased risk of kidney stones, but some forms of treatment for this condition may…

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Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless…

2 years ago

Climate change threatens older elephants most, jeopardizing African elephants’ future

A collaborative team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), which runs the…

2 years ago

Trees struggle to ‘breathe’ as climate warms

Trees are struggling to sequester heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) in warmer, drier climates, meaning that they may no longer serve…

2 years ago

AI-powered app can detect poison ivy

Poison ivy ranks among the most medically problematic plants. Up to 50 million people worldwide suffer annually from rashes caused…

2 years ago

How a mouse’s brain bends time

Life has a challenging tempo. Sometimes, it moves faster or slower than we'd like. Nevertheless, we adapt. We pick up…

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