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Phys.org / Less-explored form of quantum code could be more powerful—and more stable—than its alternative in error correction

In mathematics and getting dressed, some processes are commutative, while others are noncommutative. Commutative means the order doesn't matter (3 + 2 is the same as 2 + 3, and it doesn't matter which sock goes on first). ...

Jul 31, 2026
Phys.org / Hiroshima blast debris reveals a previously unknown alloy

The Hiroshima blast on Aug. 6, 1945, was one of the most devastating events in human history. Like all nuclear detonations, it created fleeting moments of extreme heat, pressure, mixing and cooling. These conditions can briefly ...

Jul 30, 2026
Phys.org / Quantum computer completes verified task beyond practical reach of classical simulations

IBM and researchers from the University of Chicago announced a demonstration in quantum computing that meets the fundamental criteria for "quantum advantage"—the point where quantum computers can be confirmed to have outperformed ...

Aug 1, 2026
Phys.org / AI opens new era in cognitive studies of wild primates

Scientists created an AI system that uses facial recognition and real-time touchscreen testing to automate cognitive studies of capuchin monkeys in the wild. The American Journal of Primatology published a proof-of-concept ...

Aug 1, 2026
Phys.org / Pacific cloud brightening could weaken El Nino, but models reveal risks for Europe and Asia

A brewing "super" El Nino cycle is poised to unleash heat waves, floods and drought worldwide, with the effects amplified by long-term human-caused climate change.

Aug 1, 2026
Phys.org / Two independent studies push semiconductor qubits towards practical scales

Semiconductor spin qubits are one of the most promising building blocks for future quantum computers, but turning them into a working, large-scale quantum computer has so far proven difficult. For now, two big questions remain ...

Jul 31, 2026
Phys.org / 2D quantum memory device reaches single-electron limit of information storage

Most electronic memory storage devices require the ability to trap large numbers of electrons for each bit of memory. In an ideal world, however, it would take only one electron. This would reduce space requirements and power ...

Jul 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / Not all exercise is equal when it comes to metabolic syndrome risk

Not every disease announces itself with obvious symptoms. Some develop quietly, going unnoticed until they begin to take a serious toll on health. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is one of them. Rather than a single disease, it ...

Jul 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Emotion regulation therapy may help reduce problem alcohol use

A new treatment designed to improve emotional regulation in people with alcohol use disorder may help them drink less often. In a study of people receiving cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for alcohol use disorder, those ...

Aug 3, 2026
Medical Xpress / How your conscious and unconscious mind interact

Have you ever heard the phrase "you only use 10% of your brain"? In reality, there is no way to measure consciousness in percentage terms—partly because the brain has no static baseline.

Aug 3, 2026
Phys.org / Mechanical recycling contamination risks the circular plastics economy, but quality control analytics can help

A study from the University of Manchester into the effects of polymer cross-contamination on the outcome of mechanically recycling plastics has found that the presence of contaminants radically alters degradation mechanisms.

Aug 3, 2026
Phys.org / Pollen movement tracked from ground to sky with new modeling method

Plant biologists and engineers have extended their studies to the skies to track airborne pollen once it leaves a crop. In a new study, published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, researchers established an accurate ...

Aug 3, 2026