Author Archives: rberkowitz

Lithium Cosmic Rays Are Not Primordial

A precision measurement of cosmic rays at the International Space Station finds that lithium-7 is produced by the fragmentation of heavier nuclei. Continue reading

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Ghana Reaps the Fruits of Science Investment

Emmanuel Proven Adzri shares how refurbishing the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory has driven economic growth in his country. Continue reading

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Start-Ups Bring Optics Right to the GPU

New optical interconnects could provide the bandwidths needed for AI data centers. Continue reading

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Through the Double-Slit Experiment

While seeking a visual metaphor to depict the wave-like behavior of matter, Julian Voss-Andreae forged a unique path merging quantum physics, art, and business. Continue reading

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Quantum Computer Simulates a 2D Electromagnetic Vacuum

A processor made of five-level, trapped-ion “ququints” captures the intricate particle–antiparticle interactions of quantum electrodynamics theory. Continue reading

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The Reconstructability of Networks

The fidelity of a complex system’s representation as a network model depends on the diversity of its interconnections. Continue reading

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Molecular ‘staples’ resolve puzzle of how collagen stays together

Research reveals how the key structural protein, inherently unstable at body temperature, forms resilient twists. Continue reading

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Quantum Sensor Hits Nanosecond Resolution

A new development brings magnetic field imaging to the tabletop. Continue reading

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Wildfires and farm fertilizer use are fueling ozone pollution

Those sources now rival cars and factories in emitting the chemicals that help create ozone. Continue reading

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Birefringent Nanocubes Give Light a Circular Boost

An achiral metasurface selectively transmits two beams of opposite chirality. Continue reading

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