Physicists have invented a new type of analogue quantum computer that can tackle hard physics problems that the most powerful digital supercomputers cannot solve.New research published in Nature Physics by collaborating scientists from Stanford University in the USA and University College Dublin (UCD) in Ireland has shown that a novel type of highl...

 Dr Lauren McWhinnie from Heriot-Watt's Institute of Life and Earth Sciences contributed to a new study investigating the nature and extent of whale entanglements in Scottish fishing gear.The report identifies potential solutions to avoid and reduce such entanglements in the future.Dr McWhinnie was working with the Scottish Entanglement Allian...

 1st place in EuropeMost of the material in the earth's interior, in our solar system, and in our universe is under extremely high pressure. Investigating material properties under extreme high-pressure and high-temperature conditions is thus crucial to understanding geological processes in the earth and other planets.The Bavarian Research Ins...

 POLITO hosted in hybrid mode at the Energy Center Auditorium the M31 consortium meeting of the PRELUDE project – Prescient building Operation utilizing Real Time data for Energy Dynamic Optimization – that received funds from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement N° 958345 (Call identifier: ...

 Donor-supported initiative leverages research excellence at UCalgary and universities of Alberta and LethbridgeSome of the tiniest particles of matter in the universe — from quarks to neutrinos to atoms and molecules — hold the power to fuel major scientific breakthroughs to positively transform the human condition.An understanding of these s...

 The newly upgraded Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory successfully produced its first X-rays Sept. 14, and researchers around the world are already lined up to kick off an ambitious science program.The upgrade, called LCLS-II, creates unparalle...

Researchers have completed Phase One of a U.S. Space Force project looking at the feasibility of updating software on orbiting satellites.We've all heard that we should "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" to save the planet, but what about applying any of the "three R's" to space?Researchers at USC Viterbi's Information Sciences Institute (ISI) are tackling t...

 Using a new technique, researchers at the University of Basel have succeeded in cooling a small membrane down to temperatures close to absolute zero using only laser light. Such extremely cooled membranes could, for instance, find applications in highly sensitive sensors.As long as 400 years ago, the German astronomer Johannes Kepler came up ...

 Barley is one of the world's most widely-cultivated cereals. To improve hardiness, yield, or other desired traits, barley breeders cross different varieties to enrich beneficial genes. This is achieved through a process known as homologous recombination, which results in genetic diversity through the exchange of materials between chromosomes....

 Adding more natural areas across our towns and cities could cool them by up to 6°C during heatwaves, according to new research from the University of Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE).After a year of monitoring temperatures in four distinct areas* of Guildford, England, researchers found that nature-based locations—woodlan...

Coral reefs in one part of the Pacific Ocean have likely adjusted to higher ocean temperatures which could reduce future bleaching impacts of climate change, new research reveals.A Newcastle University-led study focused on the Pacific Island nation of Palau and has shown that historic increases in the thermal tolerance of coral reefs are possible. ...

 Autonomous robots that can be deployed flexibly are considered the key to Industry and Logistics 4.0. The problem: Training of robots driven by artificial intelligence (AI) requires very large data volumes which are available to few companies only. The solution: Robots of different companies at different locations learn from each other. Resea...

 WHALESWe humans can be a scary acquaintance for whales in the wild. This includes marine biologists tagging them with measuring devices to understand them better. These experiences can make whales behave erratically for a while. Such behaviour can affect research quality and highlights an animal ethics dilemma. Now, University of Copenhagen r...

 A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope, featuring the work of Dr Patrick Kavanagh, Department of Experimental Physics, was chosen as a European Space Agency's Webb Picture of the Month for July 2023. The image shows galaxy NGC 6822, one of our nearest galactic neighbours 1.5 million light-years away. The galaxy NGC 6822 largely compr...

 Tracking echolocation, which is the sound that certain animals such as cetaceans make to find their way around, can be used to track the movements of two endangered species of freshwater dolphins in the Amazon , and carry out conservation strategies for these natural habitats. This is demonstrated by a study published in 'Scientific Reports' ...

 Prolonged thermal stress , connected to dehydration and the impossibility of dissipating heat, can have dramatic effects on wild animals, especially birds, up to death . To avoid this unfortunate outcome, it would be enough to have some precautions in the design and construction of the structures intended to house them.Here is the conclusion ...

 Sometimes all it takes to cause a severe neurological disorder is one tiny defect in a single gene. Unfortunately, there are thousands of these genetic, childhood-onset conditions, and while they are rare, the symptoms can be devastating.Commonly, these conditions involve a failure to thrive, retardation of psychomotor development, low muscle...

 Seagrass research key to fighting climate changeEdith Cowan University's ground-breaking marine science research will inform global climate change policy for years to come.An international research team led by ECU investigated the huge loss of seagrass as a result of a marine heatwave in the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage in Western Australi...

 Our Tech & Society Initiative is a dynamic interdisciplinary collaboration among Georgetown's nine schools, three D.C. campuses, and countless centers and institutes—with a shared goal to shape technology's promise for a better world. Tech & Society aims to equip the world's next generation of leaders by navigating complex issues at t...

 The ATLAS team from the Clermont-Ferrand Physics Laboratory (LPC) took part in beam tests to measure the performance of silicon sensors measuring around 1 mm x 1 mm. These sensors, called LGADs (low-gain avalanche diodes), are capable of doing something extraordinary: they can distinguish signals that are separated in time by only a few tens ...