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Electron–atom scattering encodes the quantum state of electron wave packets
- Apr 8, 2026
A new analysis reveals what happens when very short or narrow electron beams encounter a particle. The research is published in the New Journal of Phy...
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Unique double baptistery and mysterious marble block uncovered at Byzantine cathedral in Israel
- Apr 8, 2026
In a new article published in the Palestine Exploration Quarterly, researchers Dr. Michael Eisenberg and Dr. Arleta Kowalewska describe a recently exc...
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Optical control of nuclear spins in molecules points to new paths for quantum technologies
- Apr 8, 2026
Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have reported important progress in quantum physics and materials science by optically init...
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A roadmap for atomic force microscopy use in next-generation semiconductor and energy materials research
- Apr 8, 2026
For smartphones and computers to become smaller and faster, technologies capable of precisely controlling electrical properties at the nanoscale—beyon...
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Glucose transport may hinge on a fleeting transition-like state
- Apr 8, 2026
Stockholm University and SciLifeLab researchers have uncovered how glucose transporters move nutrients into cells, bridging a long-standing gap betwee...
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Avoiding the very hungry caterpillar: Herbivores pose unexpected threat to predatory mite eggs
- Apr 8, 2026
Predators don't expect to be preyed upon, and especially not by herbivores such as caterpillars. The slow-moving, leaf-eating larvae may only intend t...
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Why some bosses reward 'dark traits' at work, and what it costs later
- Apr 8, 2026
If you ever wondered why the most ruthless characters in corporate dramas, such as Succession, keep rising to the top, new research from the UBC Saude...
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Global trade in wild birds is poorly monitored: The risks to wildlife, ecosystems and human health
- Apr 8, 2026
Birds have, for centuries, been captured from the wild to be kept in cages—valued for their looks, songs and ability to imitate sounds. Data compiled...
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Physicists zero in on the mass of the fundamental W boson particle
- Apr 8, 2026
When fundamental particles are heavier or lighter than expected, physicists' understanding of the universe can tip into the unknown. A particle that i...
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Countries suffer when credit rating agencies lack data: How to fix the problem at source
- Apr 8, 2026
Some developing country governments spend years making the reforms that international financial institutions want—only to find that their efforts are...
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Why some children with learning difficulties get identified, and others don't
- Apr 8, 2026
Two children sit in different schools. Both struggle to read. Both have similar low scores on national tests. But while one gets a diagnosis of specif...
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Can serendipity be harnessed? Reflecting on unplanned outcomes offers benefits
- Apr 8, 2026
Superglue, penicillin, X-rays, the pacemaker: All are examples of "happy accidents"—inventions by individuals trying to do one thing, and winding up w...