World’s first superconducting quantum heat engine looks to transform quantum computing
A heat engine small enough to fit inside a superconducting circuit has converted heat into measurable work near…
A genetic window on ‘All of Us’ — Harvard Gazette
Just as this country celebrated its 250th birthday, some geneticists were celebrating America, too. At the end of…
Bio-metals: Ancient sea worms hold the secret to a strange new class of materials
Perinereis cultrifera carries jaws that blur the boundary between biology and metal. Built from proteins and metal ions,…
Astronomers discover four nearby white dwarfs hiding in plain sight
Four white dwarfs have been sitting next door in astronomical terms, yet brighter stellar companions kept them out…
New findings revise the Milky Way-Andromeda collision odds into a cosmic coin toss
The Milky Way and Andromeda have appeared locked on a destructive course for decades. Now, thousands of simulations…
Are Omega-3 Supplements Actually Good for Your Brain?
In theory, taking an omega-3, or fish oil, supplement makes a lot of sense. Omega-3 fatty acids are…
Scientists use sound waves to create protective crystal coatings on crops
A team of researchers at RMIT University has developed a new coating method that sounds almost futuristic. Using…
VA, HHS to increase psychedelic therapy research for PTSD, military-related mental health issues
The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services signed an agreement Monday to increase coordination on…
Most pregnant people fail to achieve recommended seatbelt placement
Nearly nine in 10 pregnant participants in a study led by biomedical engineers at UBC did not achieve…
A Sweet Surprise: Scientists Find Sugar Deep in Our Galaxy
Our understanding of the Milky Way just got a little bit sweeter. For the first time, scientists have…
Face recognition declines with age may lie in how your eyes move
Older adults may retain the visual strategies learned earlier in life, but declining eye movement consistency could make…
Vaping reduces fitness and blood vessel function in young adults
Young people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel functionality, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared…