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A new study led by the University of Exeter examined the alpine "vegetation line" (the upper limit of continuous plants) in six regions across the Himalaya, from Ladakh, India in the far west of the mountain range, to the extreme east in Bhutan. The researchers found that plants are growing higher up mountains across the Himalayan region. The paper is published in the journal Ecography.

A major obstacle in the development of powerful quantum computers is the growing number of cables required to control a computer as the number of qubits increases. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now demonstrated that several qubits can share the same cable—without significantly increasing computation time. Their study is the most comprehensive of its kind and could become an important piece of the puzzle in developing quantum computers. These computers have the potential to revolutionize such areas as drug development and logistics.

Isolated strong to severe storms to our west this evening will approach our area. Better rain chances Thursday & Saturday with a cold front.

A new type of glass frog has been discovered in Ecuador, and researchers have named it after weightlifter Neisi Dajomes, the first Ecuadorian woman to win an Olympic gold medal.

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanoscale lipid bilayer particles secreted by cells that mediate intercellular communication by transporting biomolecules such as proteins and RNA. Among them, exosomes have attracted significant attention for applications in diagnostics and therapeutics, including cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. However, standardized criteria for evaluating their quality and functionality remain insufficient.

Beginning in the 1950s, silicon transformed the electronics industry by enabling smaller and faster devices that could be reliably manufactured at scale. More than six decades later, silicon-based semiconductors remain at the heart of many modern technologies, including so-called "classical" computers.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - As military children face challenges like frequent moving or a parent's deployment, a national organization is shining a light on those youth and helping them reach their educational goals through life's obstacles. Children of Valor is a national nonprofit organization with the mission of helping children of active-duty and veteran families [...]

The desert heat had competition during Coachella’s first weekend, with onstage energy turned all the way up to 11. Karol G leaned fully into spectacle, emerging from a rocky, cave-like set flanked by dancers in earth-toned warrior looks. Across the festival, artists embraced bold visuals and bigger-than-life moments, turning the Indio polo grounds into something [...]

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The fest opens Thursday with "It Would Be Night in Caracas" at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema in Lincoln Park. The lineup features films from more than 20 Latin American countries — including four from Chicago filmmakers.