Researchers see path to quantum computing at room temperature

Army researchers predict quantum computer circuits that will no longer need extremely cold temperatures to function…

NASA plea: Stay home for 1st home astronaut launch in years

NASA and SpaceX on Friday urged everyone to stay home for the first home launch of…

Sustainable structural material for plastic substitute

Plastic gives us a lightweight, strong and inexpensive material to use, but it has also caused…

Researchers establish new timeline for ancient magnetic field on Mars

Mars had a global magnetic field much earlier—and much later—in the planet’s history than scientists have…

First direct look at how light excites electrons to kick off a chemical reaction

The first step in many light-driven chemical reactions, like the ones that power photosynthesis and human…

Study finds natural fires help native bees, improve food security

Native bees that boost food crops are in decline but changing fire management policies could help…

Green method could enable hospitals to produce hydrogen peroxide in house

A team of researchers has developed a portable, more environmentally friendly method to produce hydrogen peroxide.…

Researchers study transit, bike and e-scooter share during pandemic in Portland, Nashville

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has changed the way most of the world moves through daily…

With virus, US higher education may face existential moment

When Jamie Bolker started teaching composition at MacMurray College in January, she felt she’d won the…

Rubies on sapphire: Recipe for making crystals in flux

Crystals can be made artificially but a lot of energy is used to melt the ingredients…