Photonic quantum chips are making AI smarter and greener
A team of researchers has shown that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning performance, using a novel photonic quantum circu...
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Photons collide in the void: Quantum simulation creates light out of nothing
Physicists have managed to simulate a strange quantum phenomenon where light appears to arise from empty space a concept that until now has only exist...
How outdated phones can power smart cities and save the seas
In a world where over a billion smartphones are produced yearly, a team of researchers is flipping the script on electronic waste. Instead of tossing ...
Hidden in your dna: The mutation combo that raises clot risk by 180%
Genetic research in Sweden has unveiled three new gene variants that dramatically increase the risk of venous blood clots, sometimes by up to 180%. Th...
160 million years ago, this fungus pierced trees like a microscopic spear
In a paper published in National Science Review, a Chinese team of scientists highlights the discovery of well-preserved blue-stain fungal hyphae with...
Whales blow bubble rings--And they might be talking to us
Humpback whales have been observed blowing bubble rings during friendly interactions with humans a behavior never before documented. This surprising d...
Drone tech uncovers 1,000-year-old native american farms in michigan
In the dense forests of Michigan s Upper Peninsula, archaeologists have uncovered a massive ancient agricultural system that rewrites what we thought ...
Satellite tracking of 12,000 marine animals reveals ocean giants are in trouble
A massive global collaboration has tracked over 12,000 marine animals from whales to turtles to create one of the most detailed movement maps of ocean...
Lighting up earthquakes: How scientists watched ruptures evolve in milliseconds
Scientists have built a lab model that visually tracks how microscopic contact points between fault surfaces evolve during earthquake cycles, revealin...
This battery self-destructs: Biodegradable power inspired by 'Mission: Impossible'
Scientists at Binghamton University are bringing a sci-fi fantasy to life by developing tiny batteries that vanish after use inspired by Mission: Impo...
Cannabis use among seniors surges 46% in two years--Study reveals
Cannabis use among older Americans has climbed dramatically, with 7% of adults 65 and older now reporting recent use. This rise isn't just in num...
The hidden dna repair system that could transform cancer treatment
A powerful new discovery reveals that Nup98 a protein once thought to only ferry molecules through the nucleus plays a vital role in safeguarding the ...
This “robot bird” flies at 45 mph through forests—With no GPS or light
Unlike birds, which navigate unknown environments with remarkable speed and agility, drones typically rely on external guidance or pre-mapped routes. ...
Why your diet might be making you sad—Especially if you're a man
New research reveals a surprising downside to calorie-cutting diets: a link to higher levels of depressive symptoms, especially in men and those who a...
Largest-ever map of the universe reveals 10x more early galaxies than expected
An international team of scientists has unveiled the largest and most detailed map of the universe ever created using the James Webb Space Telescope, ...
Clinical trial finds diabetes pill reduces liver scarring
A diabetes drug may soon double as a treatment for liver disease. Dapagliflozin, an SGLT-2 inhibitor typically used for type 2 diabetes, significantly...
Extreme weather is wiping out amphibians—Here’s where it’s worst
Frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians are not just battling habitat loss and pollution they're now also contending with increasingly brutal he...
Scientists built a transistor that could leave silicon in the dust
Shrinking silicon transistors have reached their physical limits, but a team from the University of Tokyo is rewriting the rules. They've created...
Scientists find immune molecule that supercharges plant growth
Scientists have discovered that a molecule known for defending animal immune systems called itaconate also plays a powerful role in plants. Researcher...
Scientists uncover 230 giant ocean viruses that hijack photosynthesis
Scientists have uncovered over 200 new giant viruses lurking in ocean waters that not only help shape marine ecosystems but also manipulate photosynth...