For the first time, a primitive movie has been encoded in — and then played…
Month: July 2017
Detecting long-term concussion in athletes
Lawyers representing both sides in concussion lawsuits against sports leagues may eventually have a new…
Diabetes causes shift in oral microbiome that fosters periodontitis, Penn study finds
People with diabetes are susceptible to periodontitis, a gum infection that can result in tooth…
Release of treated wastewater from hydraulic fracturing contaminates lake
Hydraulic fracturing has enabled a domestic oil and gas boom in the US, but its…
Why you might trust a quantum computer with secrets, even over the internet
Researchers have proposed a way you could use a quantum computer securely, even over the…
Soccer boosts bone development in boys
Playing soccer can improve bone development in adolescent boys, new research shows. In a study…
First aid kit in some living organisms helps fix DNA after lengthy sun exposure
Sunburn in living organisms is caused by ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun damaging the…
Granular media friction explained: Da Vinci would be proud
There is a very peculiar dynamics of granular matter, such as dry sand or grains…
Microwaves reveal detailed structure of molecular motor
Microwaves have been used to unravel the exact structure of a tiny molecular motor. The…
Quantum mechanics inside Earth’s core
Physicists have discovered surprising properties of nickel. They could help unravel some mysteries about Earth’s…