Sat.Jun 12, 2021

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Electron’s dual nature appears in a quantum spin liquid

Physics World

Researchers in the US may have found the first hard evidence that the electron is made up of two distinct particles. According to N Phuan Ong and colleagues at Princeton University , the observation of “spin-charge separation” in a material known as a quantum spin liquid suggests that the electron is not a structureless “point” particle as is commonly thought, but instead behaves like it contains two separate entities.

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Invasive Species Can Sometimes Help an Ecosystem

Scientific American

In Hawaiʻi, imported birds have taken on some of the roles once performed by those that have gone extinct—but there’s a catch. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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What does physics look like, and does it matter?

Physics World

Look up the word “physics” on Google Images , and what you see may surprise you. If, like me, you were expecting to mostly see photos of Albert Einstein and atomic diagrams, you may be somewhat puzzled to find the top search page dominated by a rather different aesthetic – photos and illustrations of chalkboards covered in equations and diagrams. A similar search for “biology” mostly shows a page of DNA helixes, while “chemistry” rather expectedly throws up lots of test tubes.

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GROUNDWATER NITRATE AND WHY IT SHOULD CONCERN US

Cleannovate

What do grazing cattle, usage of fertilizers and poor sanitation have in common? Well, these activities affect our drinking water in more ways than we could imagine. GROUNDWATER. This valuable resource of drinking water has hydrated us for ages. Though hardness might be an issue in a few places, groundwater always delivers an epic taste into our mouths.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Poem: 'Turing and the Apple'

Scientific American

Science in meter and verse. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Venus Wins Stunning Third New Mission, This Time from Europe

Scientific American

EnVision will follow NASA’s DAVINCI+ and VERITAS. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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