Oxygen vacancies can be controlled by an electric field in oxides, inducing large changes in the thermal conductivity. Credit: ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2024, 16, 12, 15043–15049 Controlling heat flow…
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New advances promise secure quantum computing at home
The process allows a remote user (right) to access a quantum computer in the cloud (left) with complete security. By Helene Hainzer. Copyright Oxford University Physics. Credit: Helene Hainzer. Oxford…
Business Buyer’s Guide for a Smarter PC Purchase
Selecting the best computer for your business can be a straightforward process if you plan ahead. Check out these factors to make the most of your purchase. Pro Tip: Bargain…
Congratulations to Indra Boving, winner of the 2023 Haldane Prize! – Functional Ecologists
Functional Ecology is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 Haldane Prize is Indra Boving! The Haldane Prize is awarded annually for the best paper published in the…
Bumpy ride for electric cars in Europe
Sales of plug-in ‘zero emission’ vehicles have stalled in Europe. Electric cars are a key part of Europe’s green transition plans but the road ahead remains littered with obstacles with…
Robotically assisted lung transplants are on the horizon, say researchers
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While debating the pros and cons of robotically assisted lung transplantation, Albert Jauregui, MD, Ph.D. told attendees at the Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the…
Economic burden of childhood verbal abuse by adults estimated at $300 billion globally
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Childhood verbal abuse by adults costs society an estimated $300 billion (£239 billion) a year globally, show findings presented at the first international conference on childhood…
The quantum computer doesn’t exist yet, but we are better understanding what problems it can solve
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain How do we know what a quantum computer is good for when it hasn’t been built yet? That’s what Ph.D. candidate Casper Gyurik investigated by combining…
Through astronaut eyes, virtual reality propels gateway forward
Credit: NASA NASA astronauts are using virtual reality to explore Gateway. When they slip on their headsets, they’re not just seeing the station—they’re in it, meticulously surveying every detail and…
