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Researchers Seek Guidelines for Embryo-Like Entities Created in Labs “Some researchers say the concern is premature. Scientists in the lab of Ali Brivanlou at the Rockefeller University in 2014...
Readers wonder about quantum biology, babies’ memories and parrot speech
A quantum query A century ago, physicists laid the foundation of quantum mechanics. Today, with greater control of quantum systems, scientists are making major leaps in quantum computing, quantum gravity...
A summer of escalating existential threats
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reflects on the renewed specter of nuclear conflict to record-breaking heat driven by human-caused climate change.
Heaviest element could have fascinating atomic and nuclear spectra
Simulations suggest oganesson has extremely smooth electron and nucleon distributions
Japan’s SuperKEKB set for first particle collisions
Revamped accelerator will soon be smashing electrons and positrons together
Physicists beat Lorentz reciprocity for microwave transmission
New device could boost telecommunications and be adapted for photonics
Seat back safety standards in U.S. cars under intense scrutiny
About one child dies every week in the U.S. due to unsafe car seat backs, the safety standards for which have not been updated since the 1960s. Now, lawmakers are...
Fizzy soda water could be key to clean manufacture of flat wonder material: Graphene
As graphene's popularity grows as an advanced 'wonder' material, the speed and quality at which it can be manufactured will be paramount. With that in mind, the research group has...
Graphene-like materials printed with inkjet printer
Researchers have developed inks made of graphene-like materials for inkjet printing. New black phosphorous inks are compatible with conventional inkjet printing techniques for optoelectronics and photonics. The inkjet printing demonstration...
Non-toxic, lubricant-infused coatings deter mussels and prevent their attachment by disrupting their mechanosensory and adhesive systems
Mussels are one of the worst perpetrators of biofouling, or the unwanted accumulation of organisms on underwater structures. A team of scientists has demonstrated that a lubricant-infused surface effectively prevents...
Several dead, injured as Bangladeshi military jet crashes into school
At least 20 have been killed and more than 160 injured Monday after a Bangladesh Air Force aircraft crashed onto a school campus in the capital city of Dhaka.
Sn-Modified Catalyst Boosts Diesel Emission Control Performance
A recent study published in Engineering presents a significant advancement in the field of diesel vehicle emission control. The research focuses on enhancing the performance of selective catalytic reduction of...
Argonne and Partners Celebrate Aurora Supercomputer's Impact on Science with AI and Exascale Power
Argonne hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Aurora, one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, now driving breakthroughs across science and engineering through its advanced AI, simulation and data analysis...
Surface Protonation Amplifies Carbon Nitride Nanosheet-Induced Phospholipid Extraction
This study systematically investigates the cytotoxicity evolution of protonated carbon nitride toward red blood cells and elucidates its underlying mechanisms, revealing that surface protonation amplifies carbon nitride nanosheet-induced phospholipid extraction...
Flexible Electrochromic Technology for Next-Generation Wearables
This article reviews recent advances in flexible electrochromic (EC) devices for wearable electronics, offering in-depth insights into material innovations, device structures, performance metrics, and practical applications. It also highlights the...
Nuclear Energy and AI Companies Seek Solutions at Argonne Summit
The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne, Idaho, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories co-hosted the AI x Nuclear Energy Executive Summit: Unleashing the Power for AI. It brought together leaders from...
New Research Expands Laser Technology
In a first for the field, researchers from The Grainger College of Engineering have reported a photopumped lasing from a buried dielectric photonic-crystal surface-emitting laser emitting at room temperature and...
3D-Printed Steel Capsules Endure Nuclear Reactor Testing
The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory set a new milestone in nuclear component innovation, successfully testing two 3D-printed stainless steel experimental capsules at the lab's High Flux Isotope...
Laying the Groundwork for a Quantum Leap in Chemistry
Quantum computing promises leaps in chemistry and materials science, and PNNL is preparing to realize its potential with a collaborative approach.
Turning Waste Alkaline Water Directly into Clean Hydrogen!
Dr. Sung Mook Choi and his research team at the Energy & Environmental Materials Research Division of the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) have successfully developed a highly durable...
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Scientists make 'magic state' breakthrough after 20 years — without it, quantum computers can never be truly useful
Scientists demonstrate a process called "magic state distillation" in logical qubits for the first time, meaning we can now build quantum computers that are both error-free and more powerful than...
600-year-old amethyst 'worthy of a duke' found in medieval castle moat in Poland
The amethyst was set in high-quality silver and probably once formed part of a brooch.
Trippy liquid 'fireworks' appear when scientists try to mix unmixable fluids
When two fluids don't mix well, they sometimes form strange patterns called "viscous fingering," or Saffman-Taylor instability. Studying these patterns can help scientists understand how to design systems for carbon...
Quantum internet moves closer as researchers teleport light-based information
Quantum teleportation is a fascinating process that involves transferring a particle's quantum state to another distant location, without moving or detecting the particle itself. This process could be central to...
New light behavior discovered in gypsum
A new study published in Science Advances by researchers from the National Graphene Institute at University of Manchester and the University of Oviedo, has revealed a previously unseen behavior of...
NASA tests innovative technique for super-cold fuel storage
In the vacuum of space, where temperatures can plunge to -455°F, it might seem like keeping things cold would be easy. But the reality is more complex for preserving ultra-cold...
Model addresses heat management in high-density laser systems
Multi-wavelength light sources are required for optical transceivers to increase data. However, scaling the laser array size increases thermal crosstalk, which may affect laser efficiency and reliability.