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Solving complex physics problems at lightning speed
A calculation so complex that it takes twenty years to complete on a powerful desktop computer can now be done in one hour on...
Research could dramatically lower cost of electron sources
Rice University engineers have discovered technology that could slash the cost of semiconductor electron sources, key components in devices ranging from night-vision goggles and...
Human activity forces animals to move 70% further to survive
For the first time, scientists have calculated the global impact of human activity on animal movement, revealing widespread impacts that threaten species survival and...
Arctic warming and diminishing sea ice are influencing the atmosphere
The researchers of the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth system research at the University of Helsinki have investigated how atmospheric particles are formed in...
Indigenous tribe that worships tigers helps protect the species
Spirituality isn't usually considered a factor in conservation efforts. But indigenous peoples who worship wildlife may be helping protect endangered species from extinction.
The Soligas...
Could game theory help discover intelligent alien life?
New research from the University of Manchester suggests using a strategy linked to cooperative game playing known as 'game theory' in order to maximize...
How vitamins, steroids and potential antivirals might affect SARS-CoV-2
Evidence is emerging that vitamin D—and possibly vitamins K and A—might help combat COVID-19. A new study from the University of Bristol published in...
Specific bacteria in the gut prompt mother mice to neglect their pups
As scientists learn more about the microorganisms that colonize the body—collectively called the microbiota—one area of intense interest is the effect that these microbes...
Ancient rivers reveal multiple Sahara Desert greenings
Large parts of today's Sahara Desert were green thousands of years ago. Prehistoric engravings of giraffes and crocodiles testify to this, as does a...
New study investigates photonics for artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing
Scientists have given a fascinating new insight into the next steps to develop fast, energy-efficient, future computing systems that use light instead of electrons...
Genes that dance to the circadian rhythm
Scientists at EPFL have made breakthrough discoveries on the circadian clock and how it affects gene expression. Some of the findings suggest a biological...
