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Scientists discover that a single atomic defect in 2D material can retain quantum information at room temperature

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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Scaling of spin coherence under dynamic decoupling. aDynamic disconnection measurements with Nπ refocusing pulses, with each measurement suitable for exp[−(t/TDD)α]. bSpin coherence time TDD (purple triangles) as a function of the number of refocusing pulses Nπ. Credit: Natural materials (2024). … Read more

The last solar storm was so intense that it sank to the ocean floor

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The beginning of May was a very stormy period for our sun. A powerful solar storm lit up the skies worldwide with mesmerizing and intense aurora images. Surprisingly, its effects were felt far beyond our planet’s atmosphere, even at the bottom of the ocean. Deep beneath the ocean’s surface, Ocean Networks Canada’s instruments detected major … Read more

Persistent helium leak causes additional delays for Boeing’s ill-fated Starliner spacecraft

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The Boeing launch already delayed Starliner spacecraft At least four more days will be lost, from next Tuesday to May 25, due to ongoing work to resolve concerns about a small helium leak in the capsule’s propulsion system, officials said Friday. Mission Commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams are now targeting a launch … Read more