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Physics
Newly proposed protocols to enhance privacy in quantum sensor networks
Schematic diagram of a quantum sensor network. Unknown parameters are spatially distributed throughout the network. Metrically, the goal is to estimate functions of these parameters, such as the mean. The concept of privacy is also addressed to protect against malicious enemies. Credit: Hassani et al. Devices that utilize quantum mechanics effects are widely referred to as quantum technology, and thus…
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Biology
Study shows bird flight paths past two wind farms proposed for Bass Strait
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A world-first study of migratory bird movements across Bass Strait has found the birds are moving directly through areas designated by the federal government for two offshore wind farms. Monash University researchers studying Tasmania’s boob owl have for the first time investigated its flight migration path from Victoria to Tasmania, tracking the birds via satellite and…
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Science
UK Popper study highlights problems with proposed drug policy
Adjusted odds ratios for self-reported popper use by combination of gender and sexual orientation (full sample on the left, subsamples on the right). Source: The British Journal of Criminology (2024). DOI: 10.1093/bjc/azae055 New research into the use of the drug poppers (alkyl nitrites) has revealed contradictions in proposed changes to drug policy in the UK and how exemptions from the…
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