First on-chip nanoscale optical quantum memory developed

Engineers have built a chip capable of storing and retrieving individual photons of light, with all…

Looking stressed can help keep the peace

Scratching may have evolved as a communication tool to help social cohesion, new research suggests for…

Fire ant venom compounds may lead to skin treatments

Solenopsins, the main toxic components of fire ant venom, chemically resemble ceramides, which are lipid-like molecules…

Ancient wetlands offer window into climate change

Environmental researchers have uncovered a wealth of information about a unique part of Australia that offers…

Desert locusts: New risks in the light of climate change

The desert locust is an invasive species that is both well known and feared because of…

Biosensor detects adulteration of horse in beef meat within one hour

Fraud in meat products has become, in recent years, a battle of the food industry and…

Using mirrors to improve the quality of light particles

Scientists have succeeded in dramatically improving the quality of individual photons generated by a quantum system.…

Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function

Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse…

Abdominal fat a key cancer driver for postmenopausal women

Body fat distribution in the trunk is more important than body weight when it comes to…

Explosive birth of stars swells galactic cores

Astronomers found that active star formation upswells galaxies, like yeast helps bread rise. Using three powerful…