In the realm of nuclear physics, the manipulation of atomic nuclei by adding or removing neutrons can have a profound impact on the size of the nucleus itself. This alteration in size leads to minute changes in the energy levels of the atom’s electrons, a phenomenon known as isotope shifts. By conducting precise measurements of
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NASA’s Cold Atom Lab aboard the International Space Station is breaking new ground in the field of quantum science. The facility’s science team recently used ultra-cold atoms to measure vibrations on the space station for the first time. This groundbreaking study, published in Nature Communications, demonstrates the potential of using quantum tools like atom interferometers
Quantum computers hold the promise of revolutionizing various scientific fields, but one of the major hurdles in their development is energy loss in qubits. Scientists from Yale University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have been working on a systematic approach to understand and mitigate this energy loss. The performance of
Wireless internet has become an integral part of daily life for people around the world, supporting various activities like professional communication, internet browsing, and content streaming. However, the increasing demand for wireless internet access has led to higher power consumption and consequently, greater carbon emissions. In order to address this issue, researchers are focusing on
Recent research conducted by Brown University scientists has shed light on the intricate relationship between ancient temperatures and rainfall patterns in the tropical Andes of South America. The study, which spans over 16,000 years of climate history, demonstrates how carbon dioxide levels and ocean currents from global climate events have been the driving factors behind
The Gaia mission, known for its incredible work charting stars in the Milky Way Galaxy, has also proven to be an expert asteroid hunter. Recent reports from astronomers have highlighted Gaia’s success in spotting more moons of asteroids within our solar system. Upon confirmation of the Gaia data from its release 3, an impressive 352
The emergence of the “Big Yellow Sulfur Pile” in Vancouver, Canada stands as a symbolic representation of the vast quantities of elemental sulfur produced through the hydrodesulfurization process in petroleum refining. In a groundbreaking development in 2013, Prof. Pyun’s research group at the University of Arizona introduced inverse vulcanization as a method to synthesize a
In the buzzing atmosphere of a music festival in California, festival-goers were unknowingly exposed to the dangerous spores of a fungus that lurked in the soil beneath their dancing feet. The Buena Vista “Lightning in a Bottle” music festival turned into a breeding ground for Valley fever, a disease caused by the Coccidioides fungi. At
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the Interface Science Department at the Fritz Haber Institute have put forth a groundbreaking advancement in the realm of climate change mitigation. The study titled “Reversible metal cluster formation on Nitrogen-doped carbon controlling electrocatalyst particle size with subnanometer accuracy” delves into a new method for
The aftermath of a wildfire can pose a significant threat to communities, even after the flames have been extinguished. Postfire debris flows (PFDF) are natural disasters that occur during or soon after a wildfire, bringing destruction and devastation without much warning. These events are highly unpredictable and can result in the loss of thousands of
Mars, our neighboring red planet, has long been a subject of fascination for scientists and space enthusiasts alike. Recent analysis of seismic data collected by the Mars InSight lander has shed light on the presence of massive reservoirs of liquid water deep below the Martian surface. While this discovery presents an intriguing piece of the
Quantum computers have long been touted as the next generation of computing, with the potential to outperform classical computers in various domains such as machine learning and optimization. However, their large-scale deployment has been hindered by one major challenge – noise. This sensitivity to noise leads to errors in computations, making quantum computers unreliable for
Switching from an omnivorous diet to one with a variety of nuts, fruits, and vegetables in a light dressing is a fairly sure-fire way for people at risk of heart disease to lower their body’s fat levels. However, the addition of extra virgin olive oil to this plant-based diet may not always be as beneficial
Susan Wojcicki, a trailblazing figure in the tech industry, has passed away at the age of 56, leaving behind a profound impact on the companies she influenced. Wojcicki’s journey in the tech world began with her pivotal role in the creation of Google and her nine-year tenure as the CEO of YouTube. Her contribution to
In a groundbreaking federal court ruling, Google has been accused of maintaining an illegal monopoly in internet search. Despite being recognized as the best general search engine available in the U.S., Google’s dominance in the market has come under scrutiny. The company’s strategy of spending billions of dollars to secure default search engine placement on