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Phys.org / Stabilized laser components could shrink quantum computers from room- to chip-scale
Scientists in the Riccio College of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of California Santa Barbara have demonstrated key laser and ion trap components necessary to help drastically shrink ...
Phys.org / Earth's magnetic field creates a previously undetected pocket of protection from radiation on the moon
High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, however, is protected by its magnetic field, which creates a protective shell around the planet that ...
Medical Xpress / Genetic variants involved in rapid immune response linked to earlier breast cancer onset in BRCA1 carriers
Damaging variants in genes involved in a rapid immune response (innate immunity) are significantly linked to earlier breast cancer onset in carriers of the harmful BRCA1 genetic mutation, reveal preliminary findings published ...
Phys.org / How medieval chess created a space in which players, regardless of race, could engage as equals
In the medieval European imagination, racial difference was often highly polarized. Black people were perceived either as exotic status symbols—including saints and wealthy rulers such as the Queen of Sheba—or as subjugated ...
Phys.org / Tasmanian tiger lives on in Arnhem Land rock art
The striped dog-like marsupial we know as the Tasmanian tiger has long been surrounded by mystery, and the subject of scientific curiosity. Now, newly discovered rock art depicting Tasmanian tigers and Tasmanian devils in ...
Phys.org / Only 20 years left to stop spiraling decline in British biodiversity, according to study
There is a closing 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of native birds, butterflies and plants across Great Britain, which is already one of the most nature-depleted ...
Phys.org / How graphene oxide kills bacteria while sparing human cells
Hygiene in everyday items that touch the body—such as clothing, masks, and toothbrushes—is critically important. The underlying principle of how graphene selectively eliminates only bacteria has now been revealed. In Advanced ...
Medical Xpress / Vaping is likely to cause cancer, say new findings
Nicotine-based vapes (e-cigarettes) are likely to cause cancers of the lung and oral cavity, according to a new study led by UNSW Sydney and published today in Carcinogenesis. The study is titled "The carcinogenicity of e-cigarettes: ...
Medical Xpress / Tinnitus linked to depression, anxiety in dose-response manner
Chronic tinnitus is independently associated with depression and anxiety symptoms, according to a study published online in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. Enes Sırma, from University of Health Sciences Gazi Yasargil ...
Medical Xpress / TYK2 protein suppresses breast cancer metastasis by sensing extracellular stiffness, research finds
A study by researchers at the University of California San Diego could make it easier to treat breast cancer by uncovering a new way the body helps prevent its spread. The scientists discovered a new role for an inflammatory ...
Phys.org / 'One Plant Health Concept' connects tradition and technology to address plant diseases in Africa
An article published in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience calls for a diverse, participatory approach that combines indigenous, local knowledge systems with modern technologies to tackle plant diseases and strengthen food security ...
Phys.org / Inside the high-stakes decisions of the NFL draft
On NFL draft day, every team has the chance to win—or lose—big. With millions of dollars on the line and just minutes to make a final decision on each pick, a single choice can shape a franchise for years. Carnegie Mellon ...
