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Phys.org / Hybrid quantum-classical model predicts molecular behavior in solvents
A team led by Kenneth Merz, Ph.D., Staff at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Computational Life Sciences, showed how quantum computers can be used for investigating how molecules act in aqueous solutions.
Phys.org / Fighting poultry disease with mRNA: Researchers pioneer nanoparticle approach
Researchers from UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective ...
Phys.org / Chimpanzees can catch yawns from androids
Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) can "catch" yawns from an android imitating human facial expressions, according to new research from City St George's, University of London.
Phys.org / Body-size database may hold the key to saving marine life
A new database detailing the maximum body size of marine life will shed light on species at risk from climate change and habitat degradation, paving the way for targeted protection.
Phys.org / Probiotics can slow spread of deadly disease decimating Caribbean reefs
Scientists with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have discovered that a bacterial probiotic helps slow the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) in already infected wild corals in Florida.
Phys.org / Fungal resistance in wheat: Preserving biodiversity for food security
Wheat production is threatened by a major fungal disease: yellow rust. Researchers at the University of Zurich have found traditional wheat varieties from Asia that harbor several resistance-conferring genes. They may serve ...
Phys.org / Most people obey arbitrary rules even when it's not in their interest to do so, experiments show
Contrary to the popular saying, rules aren't meant to be broken, as they are foundational to society and exist to uphold safety, fairness and order in the face of chaos. The collective benefits of rule-following are well ...
Phys.org / New study uncovers brutal punishment and public display of medieval woman on Thames foreshore
In 1991, the remains of a woman were discovered on the early medieval foreshore of the Thames River. The skeletal remains were moved to the London Museum, where they were curated. However, the analysis of the remains and ...
Phys.org / Biggest boom since Big Bang: Astronomers uncover most energetic explosions in universe
Astronomers from the University of Hawaiʻi's Institute for Astronomy (IfA) have discovered the most energetic cosmic explosions yet discovered, naming the new class of events "extreme nuclear transients" (ENTs). These extraordinary ...
Phys.org / Unlocking the timecode of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Since their discovery, the historically and biblically hugely important Dead Sea Scrolls have transformed our understanding of Jewish and Christian origins. However, while the general date of the scrolls is from the third ...
Phys.org / General framework bridges quantum thermodynamics and non-Markovianity
The extraction of work (i.e., usable energy) from quantum processes is a key focus of quantum thermodynamics research, which explores the application of thermodynamics laws to quantum systems. Meanwhile, other quantum physics ...
Phys.org / Discovery of giant planet orbiting tiny star challenges theories on planet formation
Star TOI-6894 is just like many in our galaxy, a small red dwarf, and only ~20% of the mass of our sun. Like many small stars, it is not expected to provide suitable conditions for the formation and hosting of a large planet.
