Science

Swirling Storms on Saturn

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This image from NASA's Cassini mission was taken on Nov. 27, 2012, with Cassini's narrow-angle camera.

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Proving quantum computers feasible: With a new contribution to probability theory, researchers show that relatively simple physical systems could yield powerful quantum computers

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The possible quantum states of a chain of particles can be represented as points in space, with lines connecting states that can be swapped...

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NIST experiments challenge fundamental understanding of electromagnetism

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Observations made with NIST's Electron Beam Ion Trap indicate that in ions with a strongly positive charge, electrons can behave in ways...

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Solar Minimum; Solar Maximum

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The picture on the left shows a calm sun from Oct. 2010. The right side, from Oct....

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UK team help show for the first time, dwarf planet Makemake lacks atmosphere

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Artist's impression of the surface of the dwarf planet Makemake.

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EDRS space network ready to go ahead

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Artist impression of European Data Relay Satellite (EDRS) system

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Isoporous membranes of polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene oxide)

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Indian researchers develop nanoparticle-based antibacterial composite

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