Google Quantum AI has observed non-Abelian anyons for the first time, a breakthrough that could revolutionize quantum computing by making it more robust to noise…
Alone and Exhausted: The Unexpected Energy Toll of Social Isolation
A lack of social contact for eight hours can result in a decrease in energy levels comparable to going without food for eight hours. Research…
Alone and Exhausted: The Unexpected Energy Toll of Social Isolation
A lack of social contact for eight hours can result in a decrease in energy levels comparable to going without food for eight hours. Research…
Carbon Neutral Biochemicals: Transforming CO2 Into Valuable Materials Using Formic Acid
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have created a synthetic metabolic pathway that converts carbon dioxide into formaldehyde via formic acid, offering a carbon-neutral method…
Disinfectant Disaster: Scientists Warn of Health Risks From Popular COVID Cleaners and Hand Sanitizers
The overuse of antimicrobial chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) during the COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to health issues, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental…
Disinfectant Disaster: Scientists Warn of Health Risks From Popular COVID Cleaners and Hand Sanitizers
The overuse of antimicrobial chemicals known as quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) during the COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to health issues, antimicrobial resistance, and environmental…
Mutation Mystery: Unraveling the Secret Behind COVID-19’s Rapid Spread
Molecular modeling suggests structural consequences of an early protein mutation that promoted viral transmission. RIKEN researchers discovered that an early mutation (D614G) in the SARS-CoV-2…
Mars’ Mega Volcano: A Tour of Ascraeus Mons’ Rugged Terrain
ESA’s Mars Express has captured detailed images of Mars’ second-tallest volcano, Ascraeus Mons, revealing features such as lava flows, tubes, chains of craters, and large…
Nano-Wheels: Metallic Clusters With Unique Properties for Advanced Technology
Researchers in China have developed nano-wheels, a new family of metallic compounds with unique properties for use in advanced sensors and other technologies. The team…
New Study Unveils Complexities of Long COVID
The study, which was recently published in Nature Communications, examined electronic health records as a component of the National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative. This…