In a milestone that brings quantum computing tangibly closer to large-scale practical use, scientists at Oxford University Physics have demonstrated the first instance of distributed quantum computing.
This Sponge Soaks up Pollutants but Saves Valuable Minerals
Northwestern researchers have developed a specialized sponge that slurps up pollutants, offering a reusable and cost-effective solution to water contamination.
Improved Treatment Timing Reduces Honey Bee Losses to Varroa Mites
Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals.
Hidden ‘Highways’ Connect Brazil’s Rainforests
Forests flanking Brazil’s rivers act as “highways” that have allowed tree species to move between the Amazon and Atlantic rainforests for millions of years, new research shows.
A New Approach to Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease
Research led by Lancaster University has revealed clear evidence that changes in the orchestration of brain oxygenation dynamics and neuronal function in Alzheimer’s disease contribute to the neurodegeneration.
We Have Underrated the Climate Effects of New Particles in Urban Areas
A recent study published in One Earth has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated.
More, Bigger Crevasses Open Up in Greenland Ice Sheet, Threatening Increased Sea Level Rise
In just five years, 930 million cubic meters of crevasses opened up in the Greenland ice sheet, equivalent to adding a crack the size of the Great Pyramid of Giza to the world’s second largest ice sheet every few days.
Not-so Snowy Alaska
A spell of unseasonably warm weather in winter 2024–2025 has meant less snow for parts of the normally frozen state of Alaska.
Groundwater in the Arctic is Delivering More Carbon into the Ocean Than Was Previously Known
A relatively small amount of groundwater trickling through Alaska’s tundra is releasing huge quantities of carbon into the ocean, where it can contribute to climate change, according to new research out of The University of Texas at Austin.
Burn Grasslands to Maintain Them: What Is Good for Biodiversity?
As grasslands get abandoned, controlled burning is discussed as a labor-saving method of keeping forests at bay.