Can quantum physics make the internet more secure?

Can quantum physics make the internet more secure?

Can quantum physics make the internet more secure? Published: Associate Professor Jacquiline (Jacq) Romero, a quantum physicist at the University of Queensland in Australia, is conducting experiments with photons to investigate quantum entanglement. Her research is...
Why do males and females have different risks of disease?

Why do males and females have different risks of disease?

Why do males and females have different risks of disease? Published: While males are more likely to develop cancer than females, most autoimmune diseases are more prevalent in females. For cardiovascular diseases, not only do males have a higher risk, but how the...
Pathogen-busting nanosurfaces inspired by insect wings

Pathogen-busting nanosurfaces inspired by insect wings

Pathogen-busting nanosurfaces inspired by insect wings Published: Keeping surfaces clean is more complex than you might expect. Pathogens can adhere to and multiply on almost any surface – but not all. Professor Prasad Yarlagadda, from the Queensland University of...
Can we use mud to understand climate change?

Can we use mud to understand climate change?

Can we use mud to understand climate change? Published: Professor David Thornalley from University College London, in the UK, has been using data from ocean floor mud to understand how the Atlantic Ocean has changed over thousands of years into the past and how it may...
How can wing design improve aircraft flight?

How can wing design improve aircraft flight?

How can wing design improve aircraft flight? Published: Aviation technology has come a long way since the Wright brothers made the first successful motor-powered flight in 1903. Today, aeronautical engineers are focused on improving the efficiency of aircraft, by...