Mark B.

Yale Creates Error-Correcting Cat for Quantum Computers

08.13.2020 06:00 AM

Physicists from Yale University have developed an "error-correcting cat". This device combines the concept of superposition from the famous Schrödinger's cat experiment, and the ability to fix some of the persisting problems with quantum computation.

ALMA Finds a Galaxy Like Our Own in the Early Universe

08.12.2020 22:20 PM

After pouring through data from the Atacama Large Millimeter/ submillimeter Array (ALMA), a team of astronomers has found a distant galaxy similar to our own Milky Way.

Rare “Boomerang Earthquake” Recorded for the First Time

08.12.2020 11:44 AM

An instance of the rare boomerang earthquake has been observed, and it is much weirder than first expected.

3.36 Million Year Old Fossils From an Ancient Crested Penguin Found in New Zealand

08.12.2020 11:06 AM

A team of US and New Zealand researchers have reported finding a 3.36 million-year-old fossil belonging to an ancient crested penguin.

Google's Largest Earthquake Detection Network Begins in California

08.12.2020 09:30 AM

Google has recently announced that its Android devices will start providing people with timely and helpful earthquake information, starting with California.

AeroNabs: A Novel Protection Against COVID

08.12.2020 08:20 AM

A new synthetic and inhalable substance is the next promising cure against COVID-19, reported in the latest bioRxiv Tuesday, August 11.

These 4 Animals Possess Specialized Senses

08.11.2020 12:44 PM

Previous studies have already established how animals "sense" the environment around them in an entirely different way from how humans do. To learn more about these natural curiosities, here are four animals with specialized senses.

Spacepower is a New Military Might, According to the US Space Force Doctrine

08.11.2020 11:45 AM

The United States Space Force (USSF) has officially rolled out its capstone doctrine, titled "Spacepower," on Monday, August 10.

New Species of Shrimp Discovered in Panama’s Coiba National Park

08.11.2020 10:24 AM

Marine biologists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have discovered a number of new species in Panama's Coiba National Park, including new genera and a new species of shrimp.

Coronavirus Reemerges in New Zealand, Ending Its 102-Day Streak

08.11.2020 09:30 AM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Tuesday, August 11, that authorities have found four new coronavirus cases, ending the country's 102-day streak of stamping the virus out.

WATCH: Crickets Have An Unusual Way of Dispersing Orchid Seeds

08.11.2020 08:00 AM

A researcher from the Kobe University Graduate of Science in Japan has found evidence of how crickets disperse seeds for the orchid Apostasia nipponica.

Alan Turing's Math Equations Used to Understand Bird Behavior

08.11.2020 07:00 AM

Alan Turing's mathematical equations, developed over six decades ago, have helped researchers understand why birds segregate themselves across a landscape.

How Centuries of Domestication Have Changed Dog Breeds

08.10.2020 21:52 PM

Below are some examples of how centuries of domestication have changed these dog breeds. Dogs have been called "man's best friend," and for good reason.

Huawei to Stop Manufacturing Its Flagship Kirin Chipsets

08.10.2020 10:20 AM

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co is set to stop the manufacture of its flagship chipset, the Kirin line, starting next month, according to local financial magazine Caixin.

Naturally Chiral Surfaces Could Lead to Safer Pharmaceuticals

08.10.2020 09:00 AM

According to a new study from Carnegie Mellon University, scalable fabrication of naturally chiral surfaces is the key to safer pharmaceuticals.

WATCH: Simple Experiment Reveals the Best Face Mask Against Droplets

08.10.2020 08:00 AM

In the search for the best face mask to shield you against droplets, there is a simple test according to a new proof-of-concept devised by scientists.

New Zealand Has Completed 100 Days Free From Coronavirus

08.09.2020 06:20 AM

New Zealand achieves 100 days without any recorded community transmission cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, August 9.

Scientists Develop an Ultra-Sensitive Dopamine Detector

08.09.2020 06:00 AM

Dopamine detection is important in diagnosing a number of disorders resulting from lack or excess of the neurotransmitter - and a new detector has been developed.

NASA to Remove “Insensitive” and “Harmful” Names

08.08.2020 22:53 PM

NASA has announced that it will drop nicknames that are "insensitive" and "harmful" for space objects in a move to address systemic discrimination and inequality.

COVID 19: Pfizer Teams up With Gilead to Manufacture Remdesivir

08.07.2020 22:16 PM

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has signed a multi-year deal with Gilead Sciences Inc., to boost the production of its investigational antiviral remdesivir, a potential drug against COVID-19.

Worst Climate Scenario RCP 8.5 Appears to be the Most Realistic

08.07.2020 11:00 AM

A team of climate scientists has reported that mankind is headed down the worst-case scenario, despite the progress made against our emissions curve.

Scientists Have Identified the Brain Signal Responsible for REM

08.07.2020 09:26 AM

Researchers have identified a signal from the brain noise that uniquely characterizes dreaming or REM Sleep, a new study suggests.

Why Does Hair Make Your Razor Blades Dull?

08.07.2020 09:00 AM

The age-old question of how sharp razors and blades are dulled by shaving something as soft and thin as human hair has been observed by engineers from MIT.

Algae Flip-Flops Meet Commercial Standards and Cut Plastic Waste

08.07.2020 07:40 AM

One of the most popular footwear items, the flip-flop, also accounts for a significant part of plastic waste found in landfills and bodies of water - and biodegradable material for these slippers might be the answer.

Malaria Update: Rwanda Finds Artemisinin Resistant Parasites

08.06.2020 12:01 PM

According to a new study by researchers from Rwanda, a strain of the parasite that causes Malaria is now resistant to artemisinin, one of the main medications against the disease.

China Launches Two New Satellites From The Gobi Desert

08.06.2020 11:20 AM

China is taking no breaks in its space program as it recently launched a pair of satellites on Thursday, August 6.

Herbivores, Not Predators, Are at Most Risk of Extinction

08.06.2020 10:40 AM

Herbivores are apparently facing the greatest risk of extinction, a new study suggests. Herbivores, animals whose diets revolve around plants, are supposedly facing the highest risk of extinction, a new study suggests.

New Breach Leaks More Than 900 Enterprise Credentials

08.06.2020 08:54 AM

A Russian hacker has recently published the sensitive credentials belonging to more than 900 enterprise VPN servers.

Citizen Scientists Help Detect Earthquakes and Tremors

08.06.2020 07:20 AM

Researchers from Northwestern University have tapped citizen scientists, some 2,000 of them, for a crowd-based analysis of seismic recordings - an activity previously limited to specialized computers or trained professionals.

Lastpass Keeps Track of Your Passwords, Even on the Dark Web

08.05.2020 12:22 PM

One of the industry's longrunning password manager, LastPass, boasts one of the most comprehensive password protections by informing you if your code appears on the dark web.