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Phys.org / Quantum computer that 'computes without running' sets efficiency record

(Phys.org)—Due to quantum effects, it's possible to build a quantum computer that computes without running—or as the scientists explain, "the result of a computation may be learned without actually running the computer." ...

Aug 31, 2015 in Physics
Phys.org / Connecticut state police help rescue majestic bald eagle: It had flown into power lines and fell

A bald eagle is recovering after being rescued in Mansfield after striking power lines, officials said.

Dec 29, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Mississippi River mining plan in Minnesota dredges up concerns about damage to natural areas

The Mississippi River snakes below the bluffs at Spring Lake Park Reserve near Hastings, where people stroll or ski along the trails to take in the view of the majestic river.

Dec 29, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / How a simple animal folds itself with origami-like precision

Studying one of the simplest animals, Stanford's Prakash Lab uncovered how it folds itself into complex shapes—revealing new insights into a fundamental cellular feature and the origins of tissue folding.

Dec 21, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Leaves' pores explain longstanding mystery of uneven tree growth in a carbon-enriched world

The basics of photosynthesis are something that every student learns in school: carbon dioxide, water and light in; oxygen and sugar for growth out. In a world where atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are rising, it is plausible ...

Dec 22, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Astronomers find planetary and stellar companions to two ultracool dwarfs in Taurus

Astronomers from the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa and elsewhere have observed the Taurus star-forming region, which resulted in the discovery of planetary-mass and stellar companions of two ultracool dwarf stars. The ...

Dec 15, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Fathers' microplastics exposure tied to their children's metabolic problems

A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has shown for the first time that a father's exposure to microplastics (MPs) can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in his offspring. The research, ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Genetics
Phys.org / Predictive 'mismatch' leads to novel carbon capture method

When experimental results don't match scientists' predictions, it's usually assumed that the predictions were wrong. But new research into materials that pull carbon dioxide directly from the air shows how such mismatches ...

Dec 22, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / What contributed to the success of termites? Their genomes provide the answer

The most comprehensive dataset of termite genomes to date was created by an international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The team sequenced 45 termite genomes ...

Dec 22, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Molecular difference in autistic brains may explain signaling imbalance

Yale School of Medicine (YSM) scientists have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to their neurotypical counterparts.

Dec 23, 2025 in Neuroscience
Dialog / Cosmic rays from a nearby supernova may help explain Earth-like planets

How common are Earth-like planets in the universe? When I started working on supernova explosions, I never imagined that my research would eventually lead me to ask a question about the origin of Earth-like planets. Yet that ...

Dec 21, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Inflammation fuels one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer, with a five-year survival rate of only 5%. Despite this poor prognosis, SCLC is initially highly responsive to chemotherapy. However, patients ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer