A collaboration between Harvard University with scientists at QuEra Computing, MIT, University of Innsbruck and other institutions has demonstrated a breakthrough application of neutral-atom quantum … [+3838 chars]
SpaceX's fully reusable Starship launch vehicle has been touted as the next big leap for rocket technology. So much so that recent reports suggest NASA officials are "shitting the bed" over the fac… [+4128 chars]
ByOpticaMay 5, 2022 Researchers have used liquid crystals to create magic windows that produce a hidden image when light shines on them. Credit: Felix Hufnagel, University of Ottawa Researchers Cre… [+5447 chars]
Dear readers, Welcome to Quartzs newsletter on the economic possibilities of the extraterrestrial sphere. Please forward widely, and let me know what you think. This week: Nelson loves a prix fixe, … [+7284 chars]
The European Space Agency (ESA) has just released a brand new image of the sun taken by the Solar Orbiter. In total, the composite image is made up of 25 photos taken thy the Orbiter’s ultraviolet im… [+2387 chars]
The black hole at the center of the Perseus galaxy cluster generates sound. This happens due to pressure waves emitted by black holes causing ripples in the cluster’s hot gas. However, humans cannot … [+2231 chars]
A collaboration between Harvard University with scientists at QuEra Computing, MIT, University of Innsbruck and other institutions has demonstrated a breakthrough application of neutral-atom quantum … [+3838 chars]
Freezing temperatures are highly challenging for life, which is water-based. Animals have three main strategies to survive extremely low winter temperatures: migrating, remaining where they are and r… [+2937 chars]
Human activities such as marsh draining for agriculture and logging are increasingly eating away at saltwater and freshwater wetlands that cover only 1% of Earth's surface but store more than 20% of … [+4377 chars]
Following is a summary of current science news briefs. White House to boost support for quantum technology while boosting cybersecurity The White House on Wednesday will announce a slate of measure… [+2201 chars]
Early risers can catch as many as 30 meteors an hour, weather permitting, during an overnight shower peaking Friday (May 6). The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which originates from Halley's Comet (1P/H… [+2585 chars]
The human body consists of trillions of cells that constantly communicate with each other. A central role in this communication process is played by receptor proteins on the cell surface. Since they … [+4193 chars]
