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Tech Xplore / Building out the quantum computing toolkit
Quantum computers lack useful functionality without the right algorithms to facilitate their operation. Currently, there are few simple, standardized operations, known as "primitives," in the quantum toolkit that can help ...
Tech Xplore / EU to limit children's access to social media—gradually
Children should have "phased and gradual access" to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as experts recommended that children under 13 use online platforms only under supervision.
Phys.org / Ancient DNA challenges family assumptions in medieval Scandinavian graves
When archaeologists find adults and children buried together in medieval graves, it is often assumed that they were members of the same family. A new study from Stockholm University in Science Advances suggests otherwise.
Tech Xplore / Why better‑off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
The fierce backlash against data centers shows no sign of easing up.
Phys.org / Shackleton's final ship is no longer just a sonar shadow
An expedition led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in partnership with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has obtained the first close-up images of the wreck of Quest, the last ship of famed Antarctic explorer ...
Medical Xpress / Forget GLP-1s—GLP-3s show promise in phase 3 weight loss and diabetes trial
Phase 3 clinical trial results (TRANSCEND-T2D-1) published in The Lancet report that retatrutide, an investigational once-weekly injection for diabetes management, can significantly improve blood sugar levels and lead to ...
Phys.org / Metallic rutile oxides break the rules of cooling
Physicists have long puzzled over a strange contradiction inside a family of minerals called rutile oxides. These materials all share the same crystal structure—but while some of them, like titanium dioxide, are firmly insulating, ...
Phys.org / Math reveals how honeybee hives balance the 'daring few, patient many' strategy
How do bees make group decisions without a leader? Math experts have determined that the best strategy is for a few to assume the risk of foraging under all conditions while the majority stay safely back and forage only when ...
Tech Xplore / Light-powered chip harvests energy, computes and senses chemicals in one stack
Most contemporary portable electronics, including laptops, smartphones and smart watches, are powered by batteries that need to be recharged daily or every few days. Over the past decade, however, some engineers have been ...
Tech Xplore / Batter up, bias down: Robot umpires curb favoritism for star hitters
When South Korea's professional baseball league introduced "robot umpire" ball-and-strike calls in 2024, famous batters appeared to lose an edge—but star pitchers did not.
Medical Xpress / Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
Is your child addicted to their phone? Clinical psychologist Dr. Danielle Einstein reveals the warning signs to look out for—and four simple strategies to help you swap out screen time for family time.
Tech Xplore / Neutrons track lithium in working solid-state battery, revealing uneven charging
Batteries are part of everyday life, powering everything from phones and laptops to electric cars. Most rechargeable batteries use a liquid to help lithium ions move during charging and discharging. But this liquid can create ...
