‘Universal entangler’ for new quantum tech

One of the key concepts in quantum physics is entanglement, in which two or more quantum…

Predictors that determine toxic fats in the liver

Researchers have discovered biomarkers in the blood that can predict the accumulation of toxic fats in…

Good news for future tech: Exotic ‘topological’ materials are surprisingly common

Once thought rare, strangely behaving substances called 'topological materials' are in fact quite common, a finding…

Immunizing quantum computers against errors

Researchers have used trapped calcium ions to demonstrate a new method for making quantum computers immune…

Put eggs all in one basket, or spread them around? Birds know best

A species of Central American cuckoo, the greater ani, forms groups of two or three females…

Yeast produce low-cost, high-quality cannabinoids

Synthetic biologists have created an enzymatic network in yeast that turns sugar into cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinol…

Medicating mosquitoes to fight malaria

Mosquitoes that landed on surfaces coated with the anti-malarial compound atovaquone were completely blocked from developing…

Engineers make clear droplets produce iridescent colors

Engineers have found that under the right conditions, ordinary clear water droplets on a transparent surface…

Scientists devise strategies to counteract T cell exhaustion in CAR T cancer therapies

CAR T-cell therapies have saved lives in patients with blood cancers, but there has been a…

New mechanism of bone growth discovered

Researchers report that bone growth in mice takes place in accordance with the same principles as…