Researchers are investigating how virtual reality can cause a fear response, but what if it could cure those fears instead?
Pioneers in Science: Alan Turing
Mathematician, code-breaker, and the founder of modern computer science, here we highlight the genius and tragedy of Alan Turing.
Which way does the solar wind blow?
To many, space weather may seem like a distant concern, but predicting its effects on Earth are important for resilience against potential hazards.
A logic circuit made from DNA
Changing the shape of soft matter using circuits made from DNA.
Researchers in Sweden develop light emitters for quantum circuits
Photonics offer a natural link between communication and computation, providing a potential bridge to build a quantum internet.
Measuring computers’ carbon footprint with “Green Algorithms”
A new, open-source platform allows scientists to easily measure the carbon footprint of their computations.
A “time-accelerated computational microscope” provides biologists with powerful insights
A new simulation technique accelerates modeling to help us better understand complex molecular processes and facilitate rational drug design.
Extracting information stored in 100,000 nuclear quantum bits
Researchers were able to detect a “needle” of highly fragile quantum information in a “haystack” of nuclei.
Artificial intelligence could be promising alternative to animal models
Replacing animal testing with the ever-growing capabilities of AI and deep learning could help minimize the need for animals in scientific discovery.
Anonymous name change policies for a more inclusive publishing world
Following the tireless efforts of researchers and scholars, name change policies are becoming more prominent among scientific publishers, sparking hope for meaningful change.