New Phase of Matter Opens Portal to Extra Time Dimension

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July 26, 2022

Quantum Physics

New Phase of Matter Opens Portal to Extra Time Dimension

Physicists have devised a mind-bending error-correction technique that could dramatically boost the performance of quantum computers

By Zeeya Merali

Public Health

Graphic: Many States That Restrict or Ban Abortion Don't Teach Kids About Sex and Pregnancy

States that protect abortion rights tend to have more comprehensive sex ed policies

By Fionna M. D. Samuels

Climate Change

'Zoe' Becomes the World's First Named Heat Wave

Blistering temperatures ranked as a Category 3—the most severe tier—in Seville, Spain's new heat wave system

By Chelsea Harvey,E&E News

Privacy

Data Vu: Why Breaches Involve the Same Stories Again and Again

Data breaches involve the same old mistakes; we must break the cycle

By Daniel J. Solove,Woodrow Hartzog

Climate Change

Extreme Heat Breaks Daily Records across the Northeast

Tens of millions of Americans sweltered under heat advisories over the weekend

By Chelsea Harvey,E&E News

Endangered Species

Everything You Know about Shark Conservation Is Wrong

Sharks need our help, but many widespread conservation messages are not based on scientific evidence

By David Shiffman

Oceans

High-Tech Seafloor Mapping Is Finding Surprising Structures Everywhere

Giant coral towers, vast reefs and other formations are captivating explorers

By Mark Fischetti

Engineering

How to Make Sure Wildfire Shelters Save Firefighters' Lives

Fiery tests can assess new prototypes of portable shelters, the last line of defense for wildland firefighters

By Lou Dzierzak

Epidemiology

New York Polio Case Revives Questions About Live Oral Vaccine

An unvaccinated person became infected with the virus, which can be traced to a live, weakened virus commonly used in the oral polio vaccine abroad

By William Petri,The Conversation US

Agriculture

Designer Crops of the Future Must Be Better Tailored for Women in Agriculture

Nutrition levels and taste should be considered along with traits such as higher yields

By Vivian Polar,Matty Demont

Oceans

Exploration Is Fundamental to Human Success

Discoveries inspire us, give us hope for a better future and pay off generously

By The Editors
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Scientists Supersize Quantum Effects with Entangled Drum Duet

Two teams have demonstrated new degrees of quantum measurements in micron-sized metal drums

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