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Making quantum computers even more powerful
Engineers at EPFL have developed a method for reading several qubits – the smallest unit of quantum data – at the same time.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022


Does consuming traditional media have an impact on well-being?
Does consuming traditional forms of media – including books, music and television – have an effect on short-term adult well-being?
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022


Matter and anti-matter discovery could lead to new physics
The collaboration has made the most precise comparison yet between protons and antiprotons and whether or not they behave in the same ways.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2022


Scientists uncover a method to predict cardiovascular disease
The study, published in Nature, may allow the development of new treatments to minimize the consequences of myocardial infarction.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2022


Windows that outsmart the elements
Homeowners know that the type of windows in a house contribute greatly to heating and cooling efficiency. And that’s a big deal.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2022


Physicists have figured out how to make antimatter out of light
A new study by scientists has demonstrated how researchers may be able to create an accelerating jet of antimatter from light.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2022


Breakthrough in separating plastic waste: Machines can now distinguish 12 different types of plastic
It's very difficult to tell the difference between different types of plastics, and this is what makes it difficult to separate and recycle.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 6, 2022


How far does a little kindness go? Research examines how doing good improves mental health
Researchers at the University of Toronto are taking steps to confirm the relationship between kindness and well-being.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 5, 2022


Gravitational action of sun and moon influences behavior of animals and plants
Matter on Earth, both live and inert, experiences the effects of the gravitational forces of the Sun and Moon expressed in the form of tides
Joseph Shavit
Jan 5, 2022


Seaweed based biodegradable material designed "to make packaging disappear"
Sustainable startup Notpla has created an edible, biodegradable packaging made from seaweed and plants that was designed to replace plastic.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 5, 2022


Self-repairing electronics are on the way
Self-repairing robots and devices abound in sci-fi movies. What if the cracked screen of your mobile phone healing itself overnight?
Joseph Shavit
Jan 4, 2022


Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?
Researchers are doing some pretty out-there experiments in the name of science to find out why mosquitoes bite some people more than others.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 4, 2022


New fitness sensor uses sweat to monitor real-time performance
Researchers have developed a prototype wearable sensor, developed with a new MXene–hydrogel compound, which may prove valuable to athletes.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 4, 2022


Researchers find new treatment leads to much less overeating
Many participants felt that their negative body image and shame posed a barrier to physical activity and a social life.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 4, 2022


Fish can count according to new research on Banded Archerfish
A trio of researchers at the University of Trento, in Italy, has found via experimentation that archerfish can distinguish between numbers.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 3, 2022


Can You Really Fall in Love at First Sight? The science behind instant attraction
Some people distinctly remember the first time they laid eyes on their partner. Some people describe the sensation as a spark.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 3, 2022


Giving e-waste plastics a new lease of life
Plastics found in electronic waste (e-waste) are rarely recycled due to their complex composition and hazardous additives.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021


Scientists invent energy-saving glass that ‘self adapts’ to heating and cooling demands
Researchers have developed a material that, when coated on a glass window panel, can effectively self-adapt to heat or cool rooms.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021


Batteries of the future could be paper-thin and biodegradable
Researchers have developed paper-thin biodegradable zinc batteries that could one day become an environmentally sustainable option.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021


Scientists identify antibodies that can neutralize omicron
The findings could lead to the development of more effective vaccines and antibody treatments for COVID-19 variants.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 31, 2021
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