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Researchers from Austria and the U.S. have designed a new type of quantum computer that uses fermionic atoms to simulate complex physical systems. The processor uses programmable neutral atom arrays and is capable of sim...

For years, capturing detailed three-dimensional images of complex biological specimens has posed a major challenge due to their intricate composition and the multiple scattering of light. A game-changing moment has arriv...

Supercapacitors are charged like a battery but release their energy more rapidly - and some of their components can now be built from old plastic bottles

Electro-optic modulators (EOMs) are cardinal elements in the optical communication networks that control the amplitude, phase and polarization of a light via external electric signals. Aiming to realize ultracompact and ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common condition marked by breathing interruptions during sleep, accelerates aging by hastening telomere shortening. However, a study found that using continuous positive airway pressure ...

More than two dozen people have gotten sick with Salmonella, likely due to handling illegally sold pet turtles.

Researchers unveiled a promising link between adult education and reduced dementia risk. The study analyzed data from the UK Biobank, finding that individuals involved in adult education courses had a 19% decreased chanc...

Life is punctuated by stochastic oscillations, from fireflies to heartbeats. While researchers have managed to interpret some patterns, many have remained unexplained.

A zoo in Tennessee celebrated the birth of a rare spotless giraffe, but its lack of patches could harm its chances of survival.

Goths living in northern Poland between the first and fifth centuries were talented silversmiths and produced jewelry that was as high-quality as items from the Roman Empire.

Two cases of eastern equine encephalitis were reported in recent weeks in Alabama.

Researchers found that the skin, not pre-existing genetic programming, instructs nerve cells on how to mature for specific sensory tasks. The findings showcase that skin cues determine whether nerve endings develop to de...

Tsunamis trigger atmospheric disturbances that are picked up by GPS satellites - and an AI-powered monitoring system that detects the signals could alert us before the tsunami reaches coastal areas

Global warming isn't just affecting animals like polar bears and walruses. Action is also needed to save species such as African wild dogs, which are adapted to hot weather, warns Daniella Rabaiotti

Where does "father of genetics" Gregor Mendel fit in a post-genomic world? Gregory Radick has written an excellent reset

Taxonomy is embroiled in its own version of the statues culture war, and the case for abandoning names such as Anophthalmus hitleri is strong, says Graham Lawton

Was this perfect circle with a central depression drawn by our ancestors in the sand, around 136,000 years ago? Palaeontologist Charles Helm certainly thinks so

A teenage scuba diver has an hour to escape from a whale that has swallowed him before his air runs out in a novel by Daniel Kraus which is like nothing you have read before

Researchers successfully sequenced the entire Y chromosome, previously considered the most elusive part of the human genome. This feat enhances DNA sequencing accuracy for this chromosome, aiding the identification of ge...

Psychedelics are known for inducing altered states of consciousness in humans by fundamentally changing our normal patterns of sensory perception, thought, and emotion. Research into the therapeutic potential of psychede...

The concept of "digital hugs" challenges the way we think about physical vs. online interactions. Recent research investigates how the feelings and experiences surrounding a hug can be translated and even amplified in di...

Recent findings reveal an important insight into the social struggles of deaf individuals: it's the environment, not their brains, that poses challenges. This research debunked the myth that hearing impairment alters the...