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Study finds a solution to longstanding problem of ultrafast valley decoherence
a, Top Row – Schematic of the hBN-MoS₂-hBN (HMH) stack. Bottom Row (Left) – Linear polarization resolved photoluminescence (PL) spectrum of the HMH stack, showing ~37% degree of linear polarization…
How does the new over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill, work to prevent pregnancy? 5 questions answered
The Food and Drug Administration’s July 13, 2023, approval of the first over-the-counter birth control pill, called Opill, broadens the options for people seeking to prevent pregnancy. When Opill becomes…
Global diabetes cases on pace to soar to 1.3 billion people in the next 3 decades, new study finds
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea The number of people living with diabetes worldwide is on pace to more than double in…
Open letter from 14 countries to G20: Safeguard a liveable future
Comment: In an open letter to the G20, climate ministers from 14 countries outline key actions ahead of COP28, including a fossil fuel phase out. As the G20 ministers meet…
Florida county reports its 7th case of locally contracted malaria
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A southwest Florida county has document a seventh case of malaria, state authorities said. The Florida Department of Health reported a new locally acquired case of…
Exec tells first UN council meeting that big tech can’t be trusted to guarantee AI safety
by Edith M. Lederer In this photo provided by the United Nations Photo, Jack Clark shown on screen, co-founder of Anthropic, briefs the first ever Security Council meeting on artificial…
Global Efforts to Make Space More Sustainable
Leading researchers from across The University of Manchester (UoM) have given their support to a global initiative endorsed by His Majesty King Charles III promoting the sustainable use of space. A satellite,…
Study Challenges Longstanding Beliefs About Action of Antipsychotic Medications
Summary: Researchers uncovered a pivotal detail that could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment. Contrary to longstanding belief, antipsychotic drugs that mitigate overactive dopamine, a hallmark of schizophrenia, interact primarily with a different…
