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Stargazers and astronomers around the world continue to gaze toward the Corona Borealis constellation 3,000 light-years from Earth, where a long-dead star is expected to reignite in an explosion so powerful it will briefly rival the brilliance of Polaris, the North Star. The stellar corpse last turned on almost 80 years ago and will not reignite for another 80 years, making this a nearly once-in-a-lifetime experience . Already, the stellar remnant, a white dwarf called T Coronae Borealis that's feasting on material from a nearby red giant star, has revealed a tell-tale dip in brightness that "is right on top" of the one that preceded its previous outburst in 1946. Astronomers don't yet know for sure what's causing the dip, but they say it's just a matter of time before the nova satiates its hunger and explodes into a spectacular nova. "We know it's going to go off — it's very obvious," Edward Sion, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at...

The supply chain has undergone rapid changes, with climate change emerging as one of the most critical disruptors. As extreme weather events rise in both frequency and intensity, they pose an unparalleled threat to global supply chains. According to the World Meteorological Organization, weather-related disasters have increased fivefold over the past 50 years, leading to global economic losses exceeding US$3.64 trillion. These disruptions are forcing companies to return to the drawing board and rethink their risk management strategies, adopting more advanced, resilient approaches that go beyond traditional methods. Climate Risk Challenges in the Supply Chain Sector Climate change affects supply chains in numerous ways, including through extreme weather, rising temperatures, and shifting precipitation patterns. These changes disrupt manufacturing processes, delay transport, and complicate logistics. A stark example is the 2021 Texas winter storm, which caused widespread supply chain dis...

An international group of researchers from Fujitsu Limited and the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at Osaka University has announced the development of two new technologies for a space-time efficient analog rotation quantum computing architecture. These innovations are expected to significantly advance the realization of practical quantum computing. The first technology improves the accuracy of phase angle adjustments during phase rotations, while the second automatically generates effective qubit operation procedures. With these advancements, Fujitsu and QIQB have demonstrated that a quantum computer could theoretically perform a calculation in 10 hours that would take a classical computer five years to complete. The specific computation, which involved estimating material energy, was shown to be achievable with only 60,000 qubits—a much smaller number than typically considered necessary for fault-tolerant quantum computation (FTQC) to surpass classical computing sp...

  An international team of astronomers, led by a researcher from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), has shown that the sun's magnetic activity has a significant influence on its seismic characterization, contrary to predictions in previous studies. Important data such as its size, age and chemical composition depend on it. These results pave the way for in-depth research to better understand the nature of the magnetic activity and its impact on stellar oscillations. The study is published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. Asteroseismology, or helioseismology in the case of the sun, is a fascinating branch of astronomy that studies the oscillations of stars. "To understand it, you must imagine a star as a big ball of gas in constant motion. Inside this star, there are waves or pulsations that make it vibrate, rather like the sound that resonates in a musical instrument," explains Jérôme Bétrisey, a postdoctoral researcher in the Astronomy Department of the Facult...

 

  Switchable Optical Devices: Fano-Resonant Multilayer Grating with Phase-Change Materials 🔍 Explore the intriguing world of scattering singularities in Fano-resonant multilayer grating structures combined with phase-change materials! In this video, we dive deep into the complex interactions that create unique optical properties, unveiling the potential of these materials in next-generation photonic devices. 🌟 Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just curious about cutting-edge science, this video is for you. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful content! 🔔 International Academic Awards Website link: ac.sciencefather.com Nomination Link: https://academicawards.sciencefather.com/award-nomination/?ecategory=Awards&rcategory=Awardee Contact us: academic@sciencefather.com #sciencefather #academicawards #scientist #astrophysicist #assistantprofessor #dataanalyst #tecnician #scattering #optics #materialscience ...

Agriculture has always been the backbone of human civilisation, evolving through millennia from simple subsistence farming to today's highly mechanised and industrialised practices. However, as the global population surges and environmental challenges become more pronounced, the need to revolutionise agricultural practices has never been more urgent. The cornerstone of human civilisation is undergoing a revolutionary transformation driven by cutting-edge technology. Modern advancements such as GPS, AI powered database systems, drones equipped with cameras, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are redefining how farmers manage their fields, optimise resources, and increase crop yields sustainably. This integration of technology in agriculture, often referred to as precision farming or smart farming, promises to address the growing global food demand while minimising its environmental impact. For instance, drones equipped with multispectral sensors can detect variations in crop health t...