Quantum Sampling Opens a New Route Through Peptide Space
A hybrid quantum-classical workflow suggests a new way to generate peptide candidates, particularly when biological training data is scarce.
The James Webb Space Telescope Achieves A New Milestone
The $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope peered into the universe and captured one of the most stunning images you will ever see.
The Proton Radius Puzzle May Have Been Solved
Protons are the fundamental subatomic particles. Under the Standard Model, we know that protons are composite particles with three valence quarks, which, along with neutrons, form hardons.
The Search For Dark Matter Continues
Dark matter is one of the most fascinating concepts in physics and is thought to account for 85% of the universe’s matter. They have been so talked about that they have taken on a semblance of fact, even though at this stage their presence is purely hypothetical.
Quantum Gravity And The Search For A Unified Physics
Quantum gravity has fascinated scientists for over a century.
How To Define Systems That Defy Newton's 3rd Law
Many physics students would tell you immediately off the bat what Newton's Third Law of Motion states.
Understanding Quantum Primacy And How We Got There
A quantum computer is a remarkable device. While, at current, it's still limited in its application, we now know that it can be faster than the fastest computers we currently have access to.
How Exascale Computers Can Verify The Universe
Proving the universe seems like a gargantuan task, but we might have a chance to do so with exascale computers.
How Microbes Can Mine Rocks In Space (And How It Could Save Earth)
Mining is a messy process. It takes a lot of effort to break open rocks to get the materials needed to keep our current technological level on earth. The march of technology has produced some massive leaps and bounds in communication and quality of life improvements. However, most of these are predicated on the availability of difficult-to-find elements.
Early Earth's Oxygen Buildup May Be Due To Longer Days
Earth shifted from an anaerobic atmosphere to an aerobic one early in its life. However, for a long time, the question as to how it got there was still unresolved.
Preserving The World's Biodiversity Outside Of Conservation Areas? It's Possible
Conservation areas have been one of the most successful methods for the modern world to ensure we preserve biodiversity. By declaring areas as protected, the biodiversity (both flora and fauna) is safe from hunting. Even in these areas, however, the problem of illegal hunting and poaching exists. Protected and conservation areas are the best attempt we currently have to keep the world's biodiversity alive.
From Diapers To Sticky Notes - A Revolution In Recycling
Diapers are not what you'd think about first when you consider recycling. The CBC estimates the number at billions of disposable diapers entering landfills in North America. With this much waste, recycling these absorbent plastics might seem like a good idea. The super-absorbent material inside diapers is made up of long-chain polymers. Unfortunately, they don't get put into recycling bins because the composition of these materials is too complex to break down and recycle traditionally. The problem with diapers is that we haven't found a way to recycle them into something useful. At least, until now.
