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Rainbow Photons Pack More Computing Power Jun 28, 2017

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Quantum bits, aka qubits, can simultaneously encode 0 and 1. But multicolored photons could enable even more states to exist at the same time, ramping up computing power. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Moths Inspire Better Smartphone Screens Jun 26, 2017

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Researchers designed an antireflective coating for smartphone screens, with inspiration from the bumpy eyes of moths. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Better Memory Begets Boredom Jun 23, 2017

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The better study participants scored in the memory test, the faster they got bored. Karen Hopkin reports.

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DNA Points to Multiple Migrations into the Americas Jun 22, 2017

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DNA analysis of skeletons found in the Pacific Northwest backs up traditional oral histories, and suggests there could have been more than one colonization of the Americas. Emily Schwing reports.

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Keep Rolling Luggage Upright with Physics Jun 21, 2017

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A team of physicists has revealed why rolling suitcases start rocking from wheel to wheel—and how to avoid that frustrating phenomenon. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Wolves Need More Room to Roam Jun 20, 2017

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Ecologists say wolves should be allowed to roam beyond remote wilderness areas—and that by scaring off smaller predators like coyotes and jackals, wolves might do a good service, too. Emily Schwing reports.

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Engineers Build Bendy Batteries for Wearables Jun 19, 2017

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Researchers built silver–zinc batteries that can bend and stretch—meaning they could be more elegantly integrated into future wearable devices. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Rising Temps Lower Polar Bear Mercury Intake Jun 15, 2017

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As polar bears are forced onto land, they're feeding on animals with less mercury—reducing their levels of the toxic pollutant. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Some Hotel Bed Bug Sightings May Be Bogus Jun 14, 2017

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Only a third of travelers could correctly identify a bed bug—suggesting that some bug sightings in online reviews could be cases of mistaken identity. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Opioids Still Needed by Some Pain Patients Jun 13, 2017

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The "other victims" of the opioid epidemic are pain patients who need the drugs but cannot now get them because of fears related to their use

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