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Phys.org / Detecting single-electron qubits: Microwaves could probe quantum states above liquid helium
One intriguing method that could be used to form the qubits needed for quantum computers involves electrons hovering above liquid helium. But it wasn't clear how data in this form could be read easily.
Phys.org / Health care electronics are booming—here's how to make them more sustainable
Wearable health care devices—such as glucose monitors, ultrasound patches and blood-pressure monitors—can be invaluable for keeping patients safe.
Phys.org / A new 'crystalline sponge' for drug discovery: APF-80 illuminates materials design
Many natural compounds that act on the human body provide active ingredients for medicines or clues for developing them, and they play a crucial role in pharmaceutical research.
Phys.org / Decoded rules of microRNA strand selection reveal conserved, programmable features
MicroRNAs, whose discovery was recognized with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, are central regulators of gene expression, yet a fundamental question has remained unanswered: how cells choose between the two ...
Phys.org / How street vendors and waste pickers can help cities manage growth
The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact recently renewed global commitments to sustainable and equitable urban food systems. The pact has been signed by 330 cities around the world that have pledged to improve food production and ...
Phys.org / Sniffing out cancer: Trained dogs can detect hemangiosarcoma by scent
Cancer is a leading cause of death in both humans and pets; studies suggest that between one-third and one-half of all dogs will develop cancer during their lifetime.
Phys.org / Elastic strain engineering boosts green hydrogen production with affordable catalysts
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute have demonstrated improved and more affordable catalytic materials used to produce green hydrogen.
Phys.org / Scientists map key oceanic unknowns in climate interventions
As Earth warms due to climate change, oceans are heating up, becoming more acidic, and losing oxygen. These changes threaten marine life, food webs, and global fisheries. Scientists agree that cutting greenhouse gas emissions ...
Phys.org / Neutral stances on hot topics can damage your reputation, study finds
People shouldn't be afraid to say what they think, and new research from the University of Virginia bears that out.
Phys.org / Saturday Citations: Super-Earths; superagers; how we grieve pets
This week, a new analysis of Jupiter's atmosphere estimated that the gas giant has 1.5 times more oxygen than the sun. Researchers in Brazil identified a protein that allows pancreatic cancer to infiltrate nerves and spread ...
Phys.org / Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind
A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world's biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated ...
Phys.org / How mountain terraces have helped Indigenous peoples live with climate uncertainty
Indigenous communities have lived with changes to the climate for centuries. Their adaptations over those many years are based on their close observation of weather, water, soils and seasonal change, and they have been refined ...
