Using the principles of quantum mechanics, scientists are unlocking incredible computing powers one experiment at a time. Image credit: Umberto Unsplash Imagine being able to disappear from one place and then reappear…
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Pioneers in Science: Katherine Johnson
In honor of the UN’s International Day of Women in Science, this week we highlight Katherine Johnson, pioneering mathematician and NASA legend. Illustration: Kieran O’Brien Katherine Johnson (also known as Katherine Goble)…
Pioneers in Science: Lise Meitner
Illustration: Kieran O’Brien The splitting of the atom was a discovery that would change the world forever. In continuation of our Pioneers in Science series, this week we highlight Lise Meitner for…
Pioneers in Science: Gabriel Lippmann
Today Advanced Science News celebrates the 174th birthday of Gabriel Lippmann, the French physicist who produced the first color photographs. Illustration: Kieran O’Brien Telling stories through images is a time old practice,…
The Next Generation of Smart Windows Using Carbon Dots
A new nanofluid coating provides an opportunity to reduce energy waste in the next generation of smart windows. A growing population and increased urbanization are creating enormous energy demands, compromising future targets…
World Metrology Day: How NASA Lost a Satellite
How a mix-up between the imperial and metric systems resulted in a $193 million crash. Today, the scientific community celebrates metrology, which in its simplest form is the science of measurement. While…