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Like DNA hard drives, the approach could lock the world's data down for the long haul--if researchers can make it practical. The post This Molecular ‘Hard Drive’ Stores Information in Plastic appeared first on Singul...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is associated with 559,000 yearly deaths worldwide, and many of them come from hospital-acquired infections. A new study suggests it may be thriving in sterile environments by feeding on medical pl...

Scientists studying a promising quantum material have stumbled upon a surprise: within its crystal structure, the material naturally forms one of the world's thinnest semiconductor junctions--a building block of most mod...

Despite its central role in human history, pregnancy has often been overlooked in archaeology.

Middle-aged and older adults who experience chronic pain often show worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain begins. A large-scale study found that depressive symptoms and loneliness increased l...

Archaeologists found a cremation burial while examining the inside of a bucket from Sutton Hoo, a 1,400-year-old boat burial site in England.

The team says their method is a million times more resource-efficient than standard quantum approaches. The post Researchers Used a One-Atom Quantum Computer to Simulate Real Molecules Over Time appeared first on Singula...

New research strengthens the case that Venus, long considered a geologically stagnant world, may be more Earth-like in its internal dynamics than once believed.

The galaxy MoM-z14 dates back to 280 million years after the big bang, and the prevalence of such early galaxies is puzzling astronomers

Analysis of swabs from China's Tiangong Space Station has revealed a new strain of bacteria sporting new adaptations for surviving outer space.

A new study reveals that a natural cannabinoid in the body, 2-AG, plays a crucial role in regulating fear responses, particularly in individuals with PTSD and anxiety. Researchers found that lower levels of 2-AG in both ...

Summary: A new study reveals how calcium ion channels in the brain don't just relay signals--they remember them. Researchers discovered that CaV2.1 channels at synapses can adopt nearly 200 shapes based on electrical act...

The orbital angular momentum of electrons has long been considered a minor physical phenomenon, suppressed in most crystals and largely overlooked. Scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich have now discovered that in cert...

Summary: AI systems, like humans and animals, learn better when they first master simple tasks. Researchers showed that recurrent neural networks (RNNs) trained with a "kindergarten curriculum" approach, starting with ea...

A research team has uncovered a molecular "switch" that precisely regulates NMDA receptors, key players in brain communication, by blocking excitatory synapse overactivity. The proteins MDGA2 and EphB2 were found to comp...

Researchers at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, depend on the facility's bright, stable electr...

A vaccine that helps people overcome cocaine addiction has shown signs of being safe and effective in a small trial

Summary: A new experimental drug, SBI-810, may deliver potent pain relief without the addictive and harmful side effects of opioids. Unlike opioids, SBI-810 precisely targets a single brain receptor pathway linked to pai...

Transistors are the fundamental building blocks behind today's electronic revolution, powering everything from smartphones to powerful servers by controlling the flow of electrical currents. But imagine a parallel world,...

Despite expert warnings, hitting the snooze button is a common part of many people's morning routines. A large global study analyzing data from over 21,000 individuals found that snoozing occurred in 56% of sleep session...

This Memorial Day Sale smartwatch deal is not to be missed: The ultra-premium Garmin Fenix 8 is now a huge $200 off across various retailers, and its lowest-ever price.

A new study reveals that acetate--when paired with specific gut bacteria--can significantly reduce fat and liver mass in both normal and obese mice. Researchers used a supplement called AceCel, which delivers acetate dir...