We all learned in school that there are three different states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. What if we told you this was untrue, and in fact, scientists have identified 20 phases of water. This is dependent on the pressure and temperature the H2O is under, causing an array … [Read more...] about ‘Superionic’ ice: New state of matter discovered
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We’re closer to a super-secure quantum Internet than you might think
Quantum computing has been making headlines more and more lately as scientists zero-in on a way to realize its potential. But what is quantum computing, and why is it so desirable? To understand this, it helps to first think about the shortcomings of the computers and the … [Read more...] about We’re closer to a super-secure quantum Internet than you might think
This is why doing the same thing over and over again doesn’t make you boring
Do you have a favorite hiking trail you always walk or a recipe you will never get bored of cooking? If you love to do something over and over again, don’t worry, you’re not boring, it’s part of human nature. New research by Ed O’Brien of the University of Chicago looked into … [Read more...] about This is why doing the same thing over and over again doesn’t make you boring