Novel approach to coherent control of a three-level quantum system

For the first time, researchers were able to study quantum interference in a three-level quantum system…

New species of rare ancient ‘worm’ discovered in fossil hotspot

Scientists have discovered a new species of lobopodian, an ancient relative of modern-day velvet worms, in…

For the first time, scientists are putting extinct mammals on the map

Researchers have produced the most comprehensive family tree and atlas of mammals to date, connecting all…

World record: Fastest 3-D tomographic images at BESSY II

A team has developed an ingenious precision rotary table at the EDDI beamline at BESSY II…

Harmful bacteria thrived in post-Hurricane Harvey floodwaters

Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas on August 25, 2017, bringing more than 50 inches of…

Chemists discover how blue light from digital devices speeds blindness

Blue light from digital devices and the sun transforms vital molecules in the eye's retina into…

Seed coats could lead to strong, tough, yet flexible materials

Inspired by elements found in nature, researchers say the puzzle-like wavy structure of the delicate seed…

Where do crows go in winter?

'Partial migration' -- where some individuals within a population migrate and some don't -- is common…

Using big data to predict immunotherapy responses

In the age of Big Data, cancer researchers are discovering new ways to monitor the effectiveness…

How to trigger innate fear response?

There are two types of fear: learned versus innate. The latter is known to be induced…