Scientists have figured out when humans fell in love with carbs — long-held belief now debunked
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Scientists have figured out when humans fell in love with carbs — long-held belief now debunked

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A new study published on Thursday determined that humanity’s modern-day adoration for carbs may actually predate even the emergence of the Neanderthals. It has been assumed that the earliest humans had to indulge in a protein-heavy diet to get through the grueling days of hunting, scavenging and evading predators. However,…

Google’s 67-Qubit Sycamore Quantum Computer Could Beat Top Supercomputers: Study

Google’s 67-Qubit Sycamore Quantum Computer Could Beat Top Supercomputers: Study

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Recent advancements in quantum computing have revealed that Google’s 67-qubit Sycamore processor can outperform the fastest classical supercomputers. This breakthrough, detailed in a study published in Nature on October 9, 2024, indicates a new phase in quantum computation known as the “weak noise phase.” Understanding the Weak Noise Phase The…

Cancer Treatment in Mice With Radioactive Beam Could Open Up a High-Precision Technique to Treat Humans

Cancer Treatment in Mice With Radioactive Beam Could Open Up a High-Precision Technique to Treat Humans

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A new study has demonstrated the successful use of radioactive ion beams to treat tumors in mice. This innovative approach, published on arXiv.org, represents a significant step forward in cancer therapy. Researchers can monitor the precise location of the treatment in real time. First Successful Treatment Using Radioactive Ion Beams…

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Spiral Galaxy With Multiple Starburst Regions

NASA Hubble Space Telescope Captures a Spiral Galaxy With Multiple Starburst Regions

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The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a breathtaking image of the spiral galaxy NGC 5248, located approximately 42 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Boötes. Also referred to as Caldwell 45, NGC 5248 is renowned for its striking spiral structure and vibrant starburst regions, making it a favourite among…

2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Recognises Groundbreaking Protein Discoveries

2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry Recognises Groundbreaking Protein Discoveries

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2024, recognising the significant contributions of three remarkable scientists. David Baker from the University of Washington and Howard Hughes Medical Institute has been awarded one half of the prize for his pioneering work in computational protein…

600 viruses found on showerheads, toothbrushes in new study
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600 viruses found on showerheads, toothbrushes in new study

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You may need a shower after hearing the results of this eye-opening study. Northwestern University researchers identified more than 600 different viruses on 92 showerhead and 34 toothbrush samples — and no two samples were alike. “The number of viruses that we found is absolutely wild,” said indoor microbiologist Erica M….

Fisher, mammal once eliminated in Pa., seen outside Pittsburgh
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Fisher, mammal once eliminated in Pa., seen outside Pittsburgh

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Bigfoot might have some competition. An elusive and lesser-known forest predator once eliminated from Pennsylvania was spotted on a trail cam outside Pittsburgh over the summer. A fisher, an omnivorous and large mammal that’s part of the weasel family, was snapped by the camera while it walked over a grassy…