Knowledge Economy – The transition from an industrial, resource-based model of economic development to a creative model, driven by knowledge, skills, human creativity and institutions capable of transforming them into economic values, has proved a...
Researchers demonstrated high-visibility quantum interference between two independent semiconductor quantum dots — an important step toward scalable quantum networks.
Last year’s Nobel Prize in Physics celebrated the fundamental interest of quantum entanglement, and also envisioned...
Roman legion - German scientists conducted a chemical analysis of artifacts found at the site of the probable death of Roman troops during the battle in the Teutoburg Forest in the ninth year of...
Milk thistle is an ancient plant with a pinkish purple flower that was used historically as medicine. Today, it’s a popular supplement for supporting liver health. The high levels of antioxidants, including the flavonoid...
A recent study of mice conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas found that short-term consumption of a high-fat diet may be linked to pain sensations, even without a preexisting injury or condition...
A flipping action in a porous material facilitates the passage of normal water to separate it out from heavy water.
A research group led by Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University’s Institute for Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS),...
Most likely, at least once you have lost your temper and yelled at your dog, even though you were well aware that it was hurting the innocent creature. Everyone loses their temper. However, a...
Analysis of ancient DNA from more than 700 individuals reveals a complete genomic history of the so-called “Southern Arc,” a region spanning southeastern Europe and western Asia long considered the “cradle of Western civilization.”
This...
LeADS – In Europe, around 9 million people work as ICT specialists. The latest data shows that 55% of enterprises that recruited or tried to recruit ICT specialists reported difficulties filling such vacancies (DESI...
The new method converts methane gas into liquid methanol.
A team of researchers has successfully converted methane into methanol using light and scattered transition metals such as copper in a process known as photo-oxidation. The...
The cities of Rotterdam, Glasgow, Umeå, Brno, Parma and Gdańsk are sharing lessons learnt while accelerating the smart city model across Europe at conference in Rotterdam 5 September 2022 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands Tomorrow,...
China's carbon dioxide emissions fell by 8% in the April to June quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, the "sharpest decline in a decade," the Financial Times reported, citing new analysis...
We look for partners who are similar to us, even at the gene level, without realizing it, a new study has found.
These mating preferences are statistically significant and play a role in shaping the...
Archaeologists have discovered a grave of a "female vampire" from the 17th century in Poland. An iron sickle lay around the neck of the deceased, and a padlock was on the big toe of...
The European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) is developing plans to shut down particle accelerators during peak hours on the electricity grid. This means that the Large Hadron Collider could shut down if there...
For the purposes of the study, the specialists analyzed the chemical composition of 157 different toys
Allowing children to play with old toys may pose a risk to their health, writes "Science Daily", citing a...
The human body needs various vitamins to function. A healthy diet provides most of the vitamins that people need. When the diet alone does not provide enough nutrients, taking vitamin supplements helps fill nutritional...
From above a planet about twice the size of Jupiter, this artist’s conception shows the star that planet is orbiting and that star’s binary companion in the distance. Credit: Sophia Dagnello, NRAO/AUI/NSF
Astronomers have discovered...
SLS Artemis 1 ready on the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, for the first launch attempt on August 29. The launch was later scrubbed due to an issue...
A heart attack occurs when an artery carrying blood and oxygen to the heart becomes obstructed.
Short, repeated bouts of restricted circulation using a blood pressure cuff may be beneficial to one’s health.
The majority...
The treasure of the Guelphs is on display in the Berlin Museum of Decorative Arts
A US court has awarded victory to a major German cultural institution in a long-running battle with the heirs of...
The study found that people consumed about 6.5% less wine when they drank from smaller glasses.
A new study identifies a simple trick that may help people drink less.
According to recent research that was recently published...
Researchers simulated a superheated steam dishwasher, finding that it killed 99% of bacteria on a plate in just 25 seconds.
Washing dishes with superheated steam is more effective and Earth-friendly.
Simulations show steam kills bacteria...
Russian RITM-200 reactors serve as a base
In China, the construction of the hull of the first floating nuclear power unit based on the Russian RITM-200 reactors has begun.
The length of the barge will be...
Asthma is a disease that can cause your airways narrow and swell as well as produce additional mucus.
Rather than merely treating its symptoms, a new strategy targets one of asthma’s causes.
Researchers from Aston...