The demise of most of Australia’s kangaroo species by 40,000 years ago may have had less to do with climate-caused dietary pressures and more to do with human hunters.
Dental analyses of ancient kangaroos reveal they weren’t such…
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These Microreactors Could Bring Nuclear Power to Remote Areas
Funding for two new microreactors could bring reliable nuclear power to remote locations. Westinghousesecured US $3 million for its eVinci microreactor, and Radiant Industries received $2 million for its Kaleidos microreactor, both in November…
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Scientists fuel sustainable future with catalyst for hydrogen from ammonia
Scientists have created a catalyst for hydrogen generation from ammonia that becomes more active with time, and by counting atoms revealed changes that boost the catalyst’s performance.
A research team from the University of Nottingham’s School…
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Pioneering mathematical model could help protect privacy and ensure safer use of AI
AI tools are increasingly being used to track and monitor us both online and in-person, yet their effectiveness comes with big risks. Computer scientists at the Oxford Internet Institute, Imperial College London, and UCLouvain have developed a…
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Physics – Streamlined Quantum Error Correction
• Physics 18, s3
A new method for fixing errors in quantum computations can be just as accurate as previous approaches while needing fewer resources.
In quantum computing, the inherent fragility of quantum bits, or…
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A Gallery of Fluid Motion Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci
• Physics 18, 4
In a Salt Lake City museum, the Traveling Gallery of Fluid Motion invites visitors to connect art and science, as the famous Italian polymath did.
Andre Calado
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L.A. Firestorms Have Already Burned an Area Nearly Twice as Large as Manhattan
The headline in the L.A. Times says it all:
5 dead, more than 1,100 structures destroyed as firestorm besieges L.A. County
By the time you are reading this, the devastation will almost certainly be worse.
Since the Palisades Fire exploded on…
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On the Way to Building Better Batteries – Chemistry | Weizmann Wonder Wander
When we plug in our cell phones to charge them, we take it for granted that they’ll soon be brimming with energy for scrolling, texting and receiving news alerts. But the technology powering this – rechargeable lithium-ion batteries –…
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California wildfire season should be over. So why is L.A. burning?
Unusually dry conditions and hurricane-force seasonal winds are fueling multiple fast-moving and destructive wildfires in Los Angeles County. Gusts that reached over 145 kilometers per hour (90 miles per hour) quickly drove the…
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UAV-Based Mapping Unlocks Secrets of Ancient Mega-Fortress in Southern Georgia
High-resolution UAV-based aerial survey of Dmanisis Gora, a Bronze-Age mega-fortress in Georgia, the South Caucasus, has revealed the extent of the large outer fortification system and settlement, which has few documented parallels in the…
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