More than spins: Exploring uncharted territory in quantum devices
Many of today’s quantum devices rely on collections of qubits, also called spins. These quantum bits have only two energy levels, the ‘0’ and the...
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USF researcher using VR to map the brain, understand and treat disorders such as autism
TAMPA, Fla. (May 24, 2024) – Through high-tech imaging and virtual reality, a University of South Florida medical engineering professor is creating a detailed map of the...
Novel organic photoredox catalysts with enhanced stability and recyclability
In recent years, global environmental concerns have prompted a shift toward eco-friendly manufacturing in the field of organic synthetic chemistry. In this regard, research into...
Virginia Tech researcher’s breakthrough discovery uses engineered surfaces to shed heat
Splash a few drops of water on a hot pan and if the pan is hot enough, the water will sizzle and the droplets of...
Boost for research aiming to cure chronic diseases in an aging population
The DRIVE-RM consortium, led by Professor of Experimental Nephrology Marianne Verhaar from UMC Utrecht, has been awarded €37.5 million under the prestigious NWO SUMMIT program....
Birdsong and human voice built from same genetic blueprint
Humans have been long fascinated by bird song and the cacophony of other avian sounds — from coos and honks to quacks and peeps. But...
Celebrating 25 Inspiring Women in Plant Biology
The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) Women in Plant Biology Committee recently named 25 Inspiring Women in Plant Biology to celebrate their achievements and...
AI headphones let wearer listen to a single person in a crowd, by looking at them just once
Noise-canceling headphones have gotten very good at creating an auditory blank slate. But allowing certain sounds from a wearer’s environment through the erasure still challenges...
Designing a better nest to help endangered turtles
With Ontario’s eight species of turtles considered at risk, a new nest designed by researchers has the potential to significantly bolster their struggling populations.Credit: Chantel...
Weighted blankets do not improve sleep among children with a history of maltreatment
A study by University of Houston sleep expert and psychology professor Candice Alfano has found that weighted blankets, between 5 and 10 pounds, do not...
Helping qubits stay in sync
Credit: Kater Murch, Washington University in St. Louis. Music/Sound courtesy Bensound, License code: E3SBL1FUTVXGEVWW. Journal Physical Review Letters DOI 10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.200401 Method of Research Experimental study...
UMass Amherst astronomer leading international effort to understand evolutionary secrets of the universe
AMHERST, Mass. – The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Euclid Consortium—a collaboration of 2,000 researchers from 300 institutions in 15 European countries, the U.S.,...
Iron could be key to less expensive, greener lithium-ion batteries, research finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. – What if a common element rather than scarce, expensive ones was a key component in electric car batteries?Credit: Image provided by Xiulei...
Literature review finds that worldwide, most people find climate scientists to be trustworthy
While most people worldwide trust climate scientists, a small, skeptical minority – such as conservatives in the U.S. – can lead to climate inaction, reports...
Two new studies by Mount Sinai researchers in science offer key insights into the origins and potential treatment of mental health disorders
Working under the umbrella of the PsychENCODE Consortium, the mental health research project established in 2015 by the National Institutes of Health, a team of...
