Sticking to the same daily habits can be beneficial, but getting too stuck in a routine can actually harm your cognitive function and memory. Research shows that diversifying your daily activities and changing up what you do can result in higher overall cognitive functioning. In fact, one study found that participants with more diversity in … Read more
Scientists have long known that the protein kinase Mzeta (PKMzeta) molecule plays a central role in forming memories. However, new research identifies its partner-in-crime, the kidney and brain expressed adaptor protein (KIBRA), which forms long-term memories through interactions that “tag” certain synapses in neurons. Further study of this interaction could help scientists develop therapies for … Read more
IQM Quantum Computers has achieved a major milestone in the development of its superconducting quantum computers. The Finland-based company has demonstrated a record-low error rate for two-qubit operations, with a CZ gate between two qubits achieving 99.91% fidelity. This achievement marks a significant step towards “fault-tolerant” quantum computing and is essential for generating entangled states … Read more
The Internet Archive has suffered a significant legal setback after the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled against the organization’s book digitization project, upholding an earlier ruling that found the project violated copyright law. The case centers around the National Emergency Library (NEL), launched by the Internet Archive in March 2020 to … Read more
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have made a breakthrough discovery that could lead to new treatments for age-related diseases and promote healthier aging. They found a protein called OSER1 that plays a key role in regulating longevity, offering insights into why some people live longer than others. OSER1 is a newly identified protein linked … Read more
A team of underwater archaeologists has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt. The team recovered several ancient artifacts that were lost when the area was flooded by the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s. The artifacts include carvings of pharaohs and inscriptions that are expected to shed … Read more
Apache has patched a critical security vulnerability in its open-source OFBiz software, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable Linux and Windows servers. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-45195, was discovered by Rapid7 security researchers. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit missing view authorization checks in the web application, enabling them to … Read more
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has achieved a new record in integrated luminosity, surpassing initial expectations for its third run. The milestone was reached on Monday, September 2, with the delivery of 88.9 fb⁻¹ to ATLAS and CMS, 7.6 fb⁻¹ to LHCb, and 45.6 fb⁻¹ to ALICE. The integrated luminosity is a crucial indicator of … Read more
Scientists have proposed a groundbreaking theory for connecting quantum processors over vast distances, enabling the creation of a giant quantum computing network that functions like a single machine. This innovative approach could lead to more powerful and scalable quantum computers. Quantum computing uses qubits, which encode data in a superposition of 1 and 0, allowing … Read more
A groundbreaking study by an international research team has discovered that microalgae in the Arctic can continue to produce biomass even in extremely low light conditions. This finding shows that photosynthesis can occur much deeper and in darker conditions than previously thought. The study was part of the MOSAiC expedition, which took place at 88° … Read more