An innovative twist on quantum bits: Tubular nanomaterial of carbon makes ideal home for spinning quantum bits

Scientists develop method for chemically modifying nanoscale tubes of carbon atoms, so they can host spinning…

This starchy bioplastic could make soggy paper straws a thing of the past

In the fight against pollution, several regions in the U.S. have banned the use of plastic…

A mixture of trees purifies urban air best

Conifers are generally better than broad-leafed trees at purifying air from pollutants. A new study shows…

Drones detect moss beds and changes to Antarctica climate

Researchers are using drones with highly advanced sensors and AI to map large areas and to…

Cheap charcoal air filters offer improvements to in-vehicle air quality

A cheap charcoal air filter can reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) inside vehicles by as much as…

Juggling morality while we learn

New research sheds light on how the brain juggles morally conflicting outcomes during learning. …

Rhythmic eating pattern preserves fruit fly muscle function under obese conditions

Obese fruit flies are the experimental subjects in a study of the causes of muscle function…

Innovative technology shows great promise against certain head and neck cancers

New research shows that a microfluidic squeezing technology helps stimulate anti-tumor activity in a subtype of…

New tool for organ repair: Curvature of the environment

A ball, a saddle, or a flat plate. The curvature of biomaterials inhibits or stimulates bone…

Heart-healthy lifestyle linked to a longer life, free of chronic health conditions

Two studies found that adults who live a heart-healthy lifestyle tend to live longer and in…