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Quantum cloud computing with self-check
With a quantum coprocessor in the cloud, physicists from Innsbruck, Austria, open the door to the…
Rat poison now affects peri-urban wildlife in Cape Town, study finds
Urban rat poisons are spilling over into Cape Town’s natural environment, threatening species such as caracal,…
Smart device detects food contaminants in real time
Some consumers place importance on locally grown or organic food. Others want the products they purchase…
Not every school's anti-bullying program works—some may actually make bullying worse
School bullying can have serious consequences for victims including depression, psychosis, self-harm and suicide. With increasing…
Astronomers investigate peculiar outburst activity of AG Draconis
Using a set of various ground-based telescopes, European astronomers have conducted photometric and spectroscopic observations of…
The way we define kilograms, meters and seconds changes today
We measure stuff all the time—how long, how heavy, how hot, and so on—because we need…
A way to determine the absolute stereochemistry of small, organic molecules
A team of researchers from several institutions in China has developed a way to determine the…
Seasonal monsoon rains block key ocean current
Our oceans and the complex “conveyer belt” system of currents that connects them play an important…
Graphic design could be holding back action on climate change—here's how
Can the design of a climate change message change someone’s beliefs? Absolutely, and with a surprisingly…