Mapping the future direction for quantum research
The way research in quantum technology will be taken forward has been laid out in a revised roadmap for the field.
Quantum Physics
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Prehistoric mummy reveals ancient Egyptian embalming 'recipe' was around for millennia
It is the first time that extensive tests have been carried out on an intact prehistoric mummy, consolidating the researchers' previous findings that embalming was taking place 1,500 years earlier than previously accepted.
Archaeology
Aug 15, 2018
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New pesticide may harm bees as much as those to be replaced
A new class of pesticides positioned to replace neonicotinoids may be just as harmful to crop-pollinating bees, researchers cautioned Wednesday.
Ecology
Aug 15, 2018
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Quantum material is promising 'ion conductor' for research, new technologies
Researchers have shown how to shuttle lithium ions back and forth into the crystal structure of a quantum material, representing a new avenue for research and potential applications in batteries, "smart windows" and brain-inspired ...
Condensed Matter
Aug 15, 2018
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Tesla shares fall on reports of SEC subpoena
Shares of Tesla tumbled Wednesday following reports US securities regulators have subpoenaed the electric car maker's Chief Executive Elon Musk over his statements about taking the company private.
Business
Aug 15, 2018
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Best Buy to buy a provider of health devices for the aging
Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy is pushing more into the health field, acquiring a company that provides emergency response devices for the aging.
Business
Aug 15, 2018
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Baby elephant joins herd at San Diego Zoo Safari Park
The newest elephant at San Diego Zoo Safari Park has joined the rest of the herd.
Ecology
Aug 15, 2018
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Study of material surrounding distant stars shows Earth's ingredients 'pretty normal'
The Earth's building blocks seem to be built from 'pretty normal' ingredients, according to researchers working with the world's most powerful telescopes. Scientists have measured the compositions of 18 different planetary ...
Astronomy
Aug 15, 2018
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Nanoparticle-based solution pulls last drops of oil from well water
Oil and water tend to separate, but they mix well enough to form stable oil-in-water emulsions in produced water from oil reservoirs to become a problem. Rice University scientists have developed a nanoparticle-based solution ...
Nanomaterials
Aug 15, 2018
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Uber narrows 2Q loss as company polishes tarnished image
Uber is still struggling to make money while the ride-hailing service's CEO deals with the headaches left behind by his predecessor.
Automotive
Aug 15, 2018
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