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Phys.org / Why not every saltwater inflow benefits the Baltic Sea equally
Eutrophication and oxygen depletion are well-known threats to the ecological balance of the Baltic Sea, which is increasingly under pressure due to climate change. In this context, large saltwater inflows from the North Sea ...
Phys.org / Error correction method reduces photon requirements for quantum computing
An invention from Twente improves the quality of light particles (photons) to such an extent that building quantum computers based on light becomes cheaper and more practical. The researchers published their research in the ...
Phys.org / Bacteria-enhanced graphene oxide nanoparticles provide triple-action tumor eradication
Modern cancer treatments have evolved beyond traditional chemotherapy to include targeted approaches such as immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and photothermal therapy. Graphene oxide (GO), known for its biocompatibility, ...
Phys.org / Smoke from US fires linked to 20,000 premature deaths and $200 billion in health damages in 2017
Since the end of the 20th century, air pollution from most U.S. sources has decreased, but emissions from wildland fires have risen. In a new study, researchers estimated that smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns caused ...
Phys.org / A 32-bit RISC-V processor made using molybdenum disulfide instead of silicon
A team of engineers at Fudan University has successfully designed, built and run a 32-bit RISC-V microprocessor that uses molybdenum disulfide instead of silicon as its semiconductor component. Their paper is published in ...
Phys.org / Chromatin remodeling captured in comprehensive structural study
Chromatin remodeling plays a vital role in gene regulation, affecting how DNA is accessed. Disruptions in this process can also lead to cancer and other diseases.
Phys.org / Nitrogen and argon plasma boosts performance of carbon-based supercapacitor electrodes
Scientists from Skoltech, the Institute of Nanotechnology of Microelectronics, RAS, and other research centers have refined the understanding of how plasma treatment of carbon-based electrodes affects the key characteristics ...
Phys.org / Off-key beginnings: Baby lemurs sing out of tune, just like human children
A study led by primatologist Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from the University of Warwick has found that Madagascar's singing lemurs, the indris (Indri indri), sing out of tune in infancy and improve as adults, just like a human ...
Phys.org / Long-term measurements reveal cloud sensitivity to changes in atmospheric aerosol concentrations
An international study led by the University of Eastern Finland and the Finnish Meteorological Institute has demonstrated that the formation and properties of lower-atmosphere clouds are highly sensitive to changes in atmospheric ...
Phys.org / Jumbo phages infect cells with a protective cloaking mechanism, researchers discover
In a growing global trend, bacteria are evolving new ways to maneuver around medical treatments for a variety of infections. The rising antibiotic resistance crisis poses a significant public health threat in hospitals and ...
Phys.org / Resolving a key to enterovirus infection: Receptor protein discovery could aid future vaccine design
Researchers found a protein that's essential for an enterovirus to enter human cells. Although not the infamous example—that title goes to poliovirus—other enteroviruses such as enterovirus D68 can cause similar paralytic ...
Phys.org / Solar wind compresses Jupiter's magnetosphere, creating a hot region spanning half the planet's circumference
A massive wave of solar wind that squished Jupiter's protective bubble has been detected for the first time.