Magnetically launched atoms sense motion
New method in atom interferometry is used for inertial sensing
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How would an asteroid strike affect life on Earth?
New simulations reveal that the climate, atmospheric chemistry and even global photosynthesis would be dramatically disrupted by an asteroid collision
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Earth’s core could contain lots of primordial helium, experiments suggest
Noble gas forms compounds with iron at extremely high pressures
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Perovskite solar cells can be completely recycled
New finding could pave the way to a sustainable perovskite solar economy
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Cat qubits open a faster track to fault-tolerant quantum computing
Amazon team claims its Ocelot chip could speed up development by 3‒5 years
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Nanosensor predicts risk of complications in early pregnancy
A flower-shaped nanosensor detects biomarkers in the blood associated with the risk of gestational diabetes and other pregnancy complications
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Curious consequence of special relativity observed for the first time in the lab
Real 3D objects appear rotated rather than contracted when moving at relativistic speeds
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‘Phononic shield’ protects mantis shrimp from its own shock waves
Patterned armour-like structure filters out damaging frequencies, say researchers
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Optical sensors could improve the comfort of indoor temperatures
Integrating low-cost infrared sensors into thermostats could increase occupants’ comfort while optimizing energy use
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Black hole’s shadow changes from one year to the next
New analyses advance understanding of complex dynamic processes governing black holes
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