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March 4, 2019

New hurdle cleared in race toward quantum computing

Qubits, the units used to encode information in quantum computing, are not all created equal. Some researchers believe that topological qubits, which are tougher and less susceptible to environmental noise...

March 1, 2019

Study finds gene associated with higher risk of Tourette syndrome

Tourette syndrome, although not life-threatening, can have serious impacts on the lives of those affected. As many as 1 percent of all children between the ages of 5 and 17...

February 28, 2019

In the weeds: A new approach to keeping crops, people safe

Weeds cause tremendous damage in yield and productivity of crop plants. Losses from weeds account for more than $40 billion in annual revenue for corn and soybean crops alone in...

February 27, 2019

Flaws in 4G, 5G networks could let hackers intercept calls, track location

Newly discovered vulnerabilities in 4G and 5G networks could be used to intercept phone calls and track users’ locations, according to researchers at Purdue University and the University of Iowa....

February 26, 2019

‘Immunizing’ quantum bits so that they can grow up

Quantum computers will process significantly more information at once compared to today's computers. But the building blocks that contain this information – quantum bits, or "qubits" – are way too...

February 25, 2019

Faced with choice overload, farmers in India say, ‘I’ll have what he’s having’

Suicide rates among farmers in India remain high, accounting for more than 12,500 deaths in the country in 2015, according to a government report. Although many have blamed climate change for...

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