People’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the weekly supermarket shop, more challenging, a new study reveals.
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Paving the Way to Quantum Supercomputers
In a milestone that brings quantum computing tangibly closer to large-scale practical use, scientists at Oxford University Physics have demonstrated the first instance of distributed quantum computing.
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Graying hair is a hallmark of aging, often considered an inevitable part of growing older.
Mizzou Researchers Discover Simple Solution to Break Down Forever Chemicals
A University of Missouri researcher has discovered a new method to remove so-called “forever chemicals” from our drinking water.
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Northwestern researchers have developed a specialized sponge that slurps up pollutants, offering a reusable and cost-effective solution to water contamination.
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