In this artist’s rendering, a stream of matter trails a white dwarf orbiting within the innermost accretion disk surrounding 1ES 1927’s supermassive black hole. Credit: Aurore Simonnet/Sonoma State University One…
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Collaboration tests new method for protecting quantum networks
Oak Ridge National Laboratory collaborated with commercial utility EPB and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga to develop and test the first transmission of an entangled quantum signal using multiple wavelength…
The Coolest Stuff From CES 2025
CES has always been a place to find new cool toys and gadgets. Even though the timing of this show sucks because it comes so soon after the holidays and…
‘True food’ research database offers rankings for 50,000 processed foods
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study by investigators from Mass General Brigham provides information to empower consumers and policymakers about the degree of processing of the foods available at three…
Research shows sodium-ion batteries need breakthroughs to compete
From left, study authors William Chueh, Sally Benson, and Adrian Yao. Credit: Jim Gensheimer Legions of battery engineers and their supporters have sought for years to build batteries cheaper than…
How virtual reality technologies are shaping an inclusive future for architecture
Credit: Julia M Cameron from Pexels Imagine stepping into your dream home before it is even built. Virtual reality (VR) technologies are revolutionizing architecture by allowing clients to walk through…
Weight gain after breast cancer development tied to heart failure risk
For women with newly diagnosed invasive breast cancer (BC), weight gain is associated with an increased risk for heart failure, according to a research letter published online Jan. 9 in…
China test-fires 5 new rocket engines in a single day. But what are they for? (video)
China’s state-owned main space contractor tested five different rocket engines on one day last week in preparation for future missions and projects. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)…
Research finds women spend more of their money on health care than men
by Mike Armour, Amelia Mardon, Danielle Howe, Hannah Adler and Michelle O’Shea, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Medicare, Australia’s universal health insurance scheme, guarantees all Australians access to a…
Tech sector’s energy transition draws attention at Vegas show
Attendees walk through the main entrance during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 10, 2025. With its focus on innovative products and cutting-edge technology, the annual Consumer…
