A breakthrough in quantum technology research could help realize a new generation of precise quantum sensors that can operate at room temperature. A breakthrough in quantum technology research could help realize a new generation of precise quantum sensors that can operate at room temperature. Condensed Matter Quantum Physics Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
At least three decades of research on the intersection of substance use with domestic and family violence consistently shows the frequency, severity and impact of violence increases in the context of the perpetrator using alcohol and other drugs. At least three decades of research on the intersection of substance use with domestic and family violence consistently…
For many Australians, the family home is their largest financial asset. With an increasing variety of ways to tap into home equity, the temptation to access this wealth is ever growing. For many Australians, the family home is their largest financial asset. With an increasing variety of ways to tap into home equity, the temptation to…
On September 4 2024, astronomers discovered an asteroid, 1 meter in diameter, heading towards Earth. The space rock would burn up harmlessly in the atmosphere near the Philippines later that day, officials announced. Nevertheless, it produced a spectacular fireball that was shared in videos posted on social media. On September 4 2024, astronomers discovered an asteroid,…
Australia has long been one of the most expensive places in the world to buy a house. Now, it’s apparently also one of the costliest places to sell one. Australia has long been one of the most expensive places in the world to buy a house. Now, it’s apparently also one of the costliest places to…
For many decades, the coca plant—the main ingredient in cocaine—has been grown almost exclusively in South America. But a new study shows that nearly half of northern Central America appears to be highly suitable for cultivating this lucrative cash crop. For many decades, the coca plant—the main ingredient in cocaine—has been grown almost exclusively in South…
An analysis of the choice of words by American presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in their recent debate reveals five insights into their personalities. An analysis of the choice of words by American presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in their recent debate reveals five insights into their personalities. Social Sciences Political science Phys.org –…
As climate change intensifies, rising public awareness and incremental behavioral changes will hopefully evolve into transformative action. We investigate how lifestyles and systems of governance need to change to bring about a sustainable, low-carbon future in the UK. As climate change intensifies, rising public awareness and incremental behavioral changes will hopefully evolve into transformative action. We…
Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are around 4,000 species of these sap-sucking insects and about 250 are pests that can wreak havoc on crops in a garden or orchard. Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are around 4,000 species of these…
Just four years ago, experts warned te reo Māori was on a “pathway towards extinction” unless resources were put into teaching young Māori. Just four years ago, experts warned te reo Māori was on a “pathway towards extinction” unless resources were put into teaching young Māori. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories