Summary: A large Swedish study of 1.8 million pregnancies found that mental ill health around pregnancy has risen in recent years, with risks spiking after childbirth. While depression and psychosis…
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A new twist on Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle can sharpen quantum sensors
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For almost a century, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle has stood as one of the defining ideas of quantum physics: a particle’s position and momentum cannot be known…
Quantum random number generator combines small size and high speed
A new chip-based quantum random number generator (QRNG) combines miniaturization with high-speed, high-quality operation. The researchers showed it can generate unpredictable random numbers at a rate of 3 Gbps. Credit:…
JWST finds ‘dark beads’ and wonky star patterns in Saturn’s sky: ‘These features were completely unexpected’
For a planet already famous for its beauty and mysteries, Saturn just became even more enigmatic. Fresh observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) — the most detailed yet…
The spatial scaling of multiple dimensions of functional diversity in habitat islands – Functional Ecologists
In this blog post, author Rafael Dias delves into the world of avian abundance and richness, with a ‘Behind the Paper’ look at his research article “The spatial scaling of…
Heat and toxic exposures could harm kidneys in agricultural workers, findings indicate
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Heat and constant exposure to toxic metals and metalloids can be a dangerous combination for the kidneys of agricultural workers, a new University of Arizona study…
Apple asks EU to scrap landmark digital competition law
Apple and the EU have repeatedly locked horns over the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. Apple asked the European Union to scrap its landmark digital competition law on Thursday, arguing that…
SLAC’s 2026 Panofsky Fellow Ann Wang Hunts for Dark Matter
Read this feature in SLAC’s News Center. Newswise — Ann Wang, who’s on the hunt for dark matter, has been awarded the 2026 Panofsky Fellowship at the Department of Energy’s…
Cancer deaths expected to rise to over 18 million in 2050, nearly 75% more than in 2024
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain There has been a rapid increase in the global number of cancer cases and deaths between 1990 and 2023, despite advances in cancer treatment and efforts…
