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Phys.org / Physicists confirm 20-year-old theory that could boost quantum technology

Future quantum computing will require correlations between distant modules—a feature known as distributed entanglement. Traditionally, such entanglement has relied on active control and repeated measurements. Now, physicists ...

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / Asteroid breakup may explain inner solar system bombardment 800 million years ago

A Southwest Research Institute-led study has proposed a connection between a specific collision in the main asteroid belt and an inner-solar-system-wide bombardment episode that may have had measurable biological and geological ...

Jul 15, 2026
Tech Xplore / For energy systems that power a reliable grid and avoid blackouts, the future is all about location

Will a warming climate and changing weather patterns lead to more grid blackouts and other energy disruptions? Answering that question requires studying both regional climate forecasts and local energy systems, including ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Tiny water droplets convert stubborn plastic waste into valuable acids, study finds

A new way of converting stubborn plastic waste into high-value chemicals using only water and oxygen has been developed by an international team of scientists.

Jul 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / ECT-like stimulation unlocks lasting immature-like state in adult mouse neurons

A research team at Fujita Health University led by Professor Tsuyoshi Miyakawa has uncovered a novel mechanism of cellular plasticity in which repeated neuronal stimulation can durably alter the identity of mature neurons. ...

Jul 17, 2026
Dialog / Ocean acidification emerging as a planetary signal linking today's carbon emissions to Earth's deep-time memory

When most people hear the phrase "ocean acidification," they think of coral reefs, shellfish or declining fisheries. Those concerns are real. But while working on our recent research, I found myself asking a different question: ...

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / T. rex was likely responsible for some tooth marks on fossil bones from Cretaceous era

A collection of fossilized dinosaur bones from Wyoming features tooth marks that provide evidence that some bites were likely made by Tyrannosaurus rex, according to a study published July 15, 2026, in PLOS One by Bethania ...

Jul 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Is AI better at recognizing faces than you are? Study examines factors that affect accuracy

Facial recognition is now a fixture of modern life, powering everything from national border security to the simple convenience of unlocking a smartphone. However, these advancements bring significant risks to privacy, equity ...

Jul 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / A clear message—wildfire smoke plus summer heat is double trouble for heart health

Parts of the U.S. are experiencing smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting down and rising summer temperatures, creating a potentially deadly situation, according to the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing ...

Jul 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers find brain signal linked to communication challenges in autism

Why do some children with autism communicate more easily than others, even when they hear the same words? Researchers from the University of Virginia believe the answer may lie in the brain's electrical activity. In a new ...

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / For older women, water offers more than just physical health benefits

Austria suggests that water plays a much more complex and profound role in older women's lives than previously recognized.

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Antarctic change drives slowdown of global ocean circulation

New Antarctic research shows the deepest layer of the Southern Ocean is shrinking faster than scientists realized, with the rate of change accelerating over the past decade. This is of worldwide significance because as it ...

Jul 15, 2026