Tiny reactor boosts fusion with a sponge-like trick

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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have shown that a small bench-top reactor can enhance nuclear fusion rates by electrochemically loading a metal with deuterium fuel. Unlike massive magnetic confinement reactors, their experiment uses a room-temperature setup that packs deuterium into palladium like a sponge, boosting the likelihood of fusion events. ​Researchers at the …

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Tiny quantum dots unlock the future of unbreakable encryption

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By using quantum dots and smart encryption protocols, researchers overcame a 40-year barrier in quantum communication, showing that secure networks don’t need perfect hardware to outperform today’s best systems. ​By using quantum dots and smart encryption protocols, researchers overcame a 40-year barrier in quantum communication, showing that secure networks don’t need perfect hardware to outperform …

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Baby pterosaurs could fly right after hatching – but crashed in storms

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Two fossils found in Germany show very young pterodactyls with arm bones thought to have been broken in flight, probably because of severe tropical cyclones ​Two fossils found in Germany show very young pterodactyls with arm bones thought to have been broken in flight, probably because of severe tropical cyclones Two fossils found in Germany show …

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Possible galaxy spotted by JWST could be the earliest we’ve ever seen

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A possible galaxy named Capotauro may have formed within 90 million years of the big bang – but astronomers can’t be sure that’s what it is ​A possible galaxy named Capotauro may have formed within 90 million years of the big bang – but astronomers can’t be sure that’s what it is A possible galaxy named …

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Sun-powered device extracts lithium without wrecking the environment

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An experimental new method for extracting lithium from brine and even seawater promises to be more sustainable than existing methods ​An experimental new method for extracting lithium from brine and even seawater promises to be more sustainable than existing methods An experimental new method for extracting lithium from brine and even seawater promises to be more …

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Nick Clegg says nothing at all in new book How to Save the Internet

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During his time as a Meta executive, Nick Clegg witnessed some of the biggest decisions to ever affect the online world. But this collection of tired tropes offers little insight, says Chris Stokel-Walker ​During his time as a Meta executive, Nick Clegg witnessed some of the biggest decisions to ever affect the online world. But …

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L-theanine: Can a compound in tea lower anxiety and help you focus?

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L-theanine supplements are touted for stress relief, focus and better sleep. Although the evidence so far is preliminary, studies suggest the compound may have several brain benefits ​L-theanine supplements are touted for stress relief, focus and better sleep. Although the evidence so far is preliminary, studies suggest the compound may have several brain benefits L-theanine supplements …

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Liquid crystal lenses could make better bifocal glasses

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A prototype of bifocal eyeglasses uses liquid crystals and electric fields to switch between modes that aid in nearby and distance vision ​A prototype of bifocal eyeglasses uses liquid crystals and electric fields to switch between modes that aid in nearby and distance vision A prototype of bifocal eyeglasses uses liquid crystals and electric fields to …

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We could spot a new type of black hole thanks to a mirror-wobbling AI

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The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) uses lasers and mirrors to look for black holes across the universe, and it turns out a Google DeepMind AI could make it even more sensitive ​The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) uses lasers and mirrors to look for black holes across the universe, and it turns out a …

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