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Quantum Computing Milestone: 56-Qubit system achieves certified randomness
Despite performing several important tasks beyond the abilities of classical computers, realizing quantum computers' potential remains a significant challenge. A new study by researchers from...
Some bacteria evolve like clockwork with the seasons
The longest natural metagenome time series ever collected, with microbes, reveals a startling evolutionary pattern on repeat.
Coal ash waste contains enough cache of rare earth elements
It can bolster the national supply without any new mining.
A sugar-like polymer can trap heavy metals in water
Carbohydrate polymers could be a sweet solution for water purification.
Study sheds light on the evolutionary origins of flight in Bats
Researchers explore the evolutionary transition from gliding to powered flight in Bats.
Lasers could help solve the world’s plastic problem
This discovery has significant implications for addressing environmental challenges.
Researchers develop fastest-of-its-kind carbon storage technology
It stores carbon from the atmosphere without the harmful chemical accelerants they require.
AI-assisted bacterial fermentation advances Alzheimer’s drug
Biosensor and machine learning assist in amaryllidaceae enzyme engineering.
Measuring and controlling interactions between magnetic ripples
Toward ultrafast magnetism-based computers.
Scientists discovered new channels to excite magnetic waves with terahertz light
New insights into the ultrafast control of magnetic materials.
Research reveals alternative to opioids for chronic pain
FEM-1689, a specific σ2R/TMEM97 ligand, eases neuropathic pain.
New implantable device to record a collection of individual neurons over months
A long-lasting neural probe.
Bacterial memory transfer across generations
Iron memory's role in decision-making in Escherichia coli.
Maisie’s galaxy is, in fact, among the earliest ever observed
It is one of the first distant galaxies identified by JWST.
Tropical trees rely on social distancing to preserve biodiversity
A key characteristic of the spatial distribution of adult trees.
This water-purifying cup can remove 99.9% of pathogens in creek water
This innovation can lead to commercially available point-of-use devices for cleaning water.
Scientists identified the genes that shape our skeletons
The work provides a road map connecting specific genes with skeletal lengths of different parts of the body.
JWST captured a glimpse of possible first-ever ‘dark stars’
A new type of star is pretty interesting all by itself.
The most distant active supermassive black hole to date discovered
It is less massive than any other yet identified in the early universe.
“Golden” fossils reveal origins of exceptional preservation
All that glitters is not gold, even in the case of fossils.
An ultrathin, lightweight e-tattoo watches for heart disease red flags
Chest e-tattoo boasts major improvements in heart monitoring.
Salt could play key role in energy transition
Salt could have a big role to play in the energy transition.
A molten rock layer discovered hidden under Earth’s tectonic plates
The study might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates move.
Brain-powered wheelchair shows real-world promise
This is a sign of future commercial viability for mind-powered wheelchairs.
Same-sex married couples handle stress better than different-sex couples
It’s important to consider the perspectives and experiences of both partners in a marriage.
Europa’s ice shell could be much less salty than previously thought, study
Underwater snow gives clues about Europa’s icy shell.
Two new images from NASA’s Webb hint at among the earliest galaxies ever observed
A wide view of the early universe hints at a galaxy among the earliest ever detected.
New clues uncovered about a mysterious supernova that was discovered 8 years ago
Supernova forensics!