How can life thrive in deep space? The Open Science Data Repository Analysis Working Groups invite volunteers from all backgrounds to help answer this question. Request to join these citizen science groups to help investigate how life…
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Harvard invention paves way for superconducting quantum networks
Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Advanced Sciences (SEAS), in collaboration with those at the Rigetti Computing, the University of Chicago, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, have designed a photon router that can…
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In Search of the Last Wild Axolotls
axolotls are critically endangered. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, these aquatic monsters—a national symbol that features on Mexico’s 50 peso bills, and which were once considered divine entities, the “twins” of the…
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Quantum Leap: Harvard’s Tiny Light-Powered Chip Connects Quantum Computers
Harvard scientists have developed a groundbreaking photon router that connects optical signals to superconducting microwave qubits, the building blocks of many quantum computers. This innovation could overcome one of quantum computing’s biggest…
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Myanmar earthquake caused by rare type of ‘supershear’ rupture, scientists say
The devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which struck Myanmar on Friday, killing over 2,800…
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The vast venomous world of plants, fungi, bacteria: Study
Venom isn’t just a feature of some animals; it’s found across the living world, from plants and fungi to bacteria and viruses, says a new study.
Lead author William Hayes, an…
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Long-chain alkanes preserved in Martian mudstone | Research
Three long-chain alkanes detected by Nasa’s Curiosity rover could be chemical biosignatures that point to a history of past life on Mars, according to an international team of researchers. However, the team notes that the compounds may also…
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Popular Supplement Under Fire: New Research Reveals That Creatine May Not Help Build Extra Muscle
People looking to build muscle with the help of a creatine supplement might be disappointed by new research suggesting it has little to no impact when taken at the recommended dosage. New research led by UNSW has found that taking the popular…
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500% faster EV battery charging achieved at freezing temperature
University of Michigan engineers have developed a modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle (EV) batteries that significantly enhances charging speeds in cold weather. The innovation addresses one of the biggest concerns for EV…
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Nighttime screen use linked to poorer sleep quality and shorter duration
Bedtime screen time cuts sleep by nearly an hour a week and boosts the risk of restless nights, especially for night owls.
Study: Electronic Screen Use and Sleep Duration and Timing in Adults. Image Credit: Gorodenkoff /…
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