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Solving problems on a quantum chessboard
Physicists at the University of Innsbruck are proposing a new model that could demonstrate the supremacy…
Heat, salt, drought: This barley can withstand the challenges of climate change
Research for the benefit of food security: A new line of barley achieves good crop yields…
Engineers develop chip that converts wasted heat to usable energy
It’s estimated that as much as two-thirds of energy consumed in the U.S. each year is…
Chimp champ Jane Goodall enlists advanced mapping technology for nature and humanity
In groundbreaking research beginning nearly 60 years ago, Jane Goodall has devoted her life to understanding…
Mussels are inspiring new technology that could help purify water and clean up oil spills
Mussels are notorious maritime stowaways known for damaging the hulls of boats, but these same adhesive…
The path to China's 'ecological civilization' starts with national parks
President Xi Jinping staked out China’s role as a committed player to tackle the climate crisis…
Women played crucial roles in the space program, yet we don't know much about them. Why?
Edith Gustan’s name appears in the fourth paragraph of a Seattle Times article from 1970, a…
Editorial: Diesel trucks are among California's biggest polluters—smog-check them
The routine smog check is one of the basic requirements of owning a car in California.…
Terahertz technology escapes the cold
Terahertz (THz) radiation is a bit like a treasure chest that resists being opened fully. Residing…