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UBC Scientists Propose Blueprint for ‘Universal Translator’ in Quantum Networks
Silicon breakthrough could lay foundation for a global quantum internet
A Nuanced Model of Soil Moisture Illuminates Plant behavior and Climate Patterns
Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants.
Mizzou Researchers Engineer Plants for Optimal Biofuel Production
Arabidopsis may seem like a simple plant, but at the University of Missouri, plant biochemist Jay Thelen is using it as a powerful model to explore ways to boost oil production — an important step toward creating more sustainable, plant-based energy sources.
Rivers Choose Their Path Based on Erosion — A Discovery That Could Transform Flood Planning and Restoration
Rivers are Earth’s arteries. Water, sediment and nutrients self-organize into diverse, dynamic channels as they journey from the mountains to the sea.
Sediments Exposed by Glacier Melt Begin Emitting Greenhouse Gases Over Time
A new study conducted by geologists from the University of Florida and the University of Maryland reveals that, as land is exposed by melting glaciers, chemical reactions in the newly uncovered glacial sediments initially suppress greenhouse gas emissions.
