Wildfires are an ancient force shaping the environment, but they have grown in frequency, range and…
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In some materials, immutable topological states can be entangled with other manipulable quantum states
Rice University physicists have shown that immutable topological states, which are highly sought for quantum computing,…
Sea urchins are struggling to 'get a grip' as climate change alters ecosystems
When you are driving through a rain storm, traction is key. If your tires lack sufficient…
Water-purifying cup makes drinkable water from creeks and streams
A rash of storms in Texas in recent years—from Hurricane Harvey in 2017 to the deep…
Examining the power of host social interactions in bacterial evolution
Previous studies in humans and animals have shown that hosts in a social condition (sharing the…
New study: Political animosity is global
A new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers across six different countries has found that…
Duct tape evidence holds up in court using innovative method from forensic scientists
Duct tape found at crime scenes can provide forensic scientists with important information, but no standardized…
Steric zipper interactions in artificial crystalline peptide β-sheets
Steric zippers are a specific type of hydrophobic packing structure that form between two adjacent layers…
Study shows speech deepfakes frequently fool people, even after training on how to detect them
In a study involving more than 500 people, participants correctly identified speech deepfakes only 73% of…
Interest in bird feeding surged in over 100 countries worldwide during the COVID-19 lockdowns
Interest in local bird feeding appears to have ramped up in countries all over the world…