The quantum space lab
This week, the spaceborne lab that allows investigation of quantum states, and the debate surrounding how mountain height is maintained.
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01:18 Space lab
Scientists have built a lab on the international space station, allowing them to remotely investigate quantum phenomena in microgravity. Research Article: Aveline et al.; News and Views: Quantum matter orbits Earth
08:37 Research Highlights
Trackable \u2018barcode\u2019 bacteria, and physicists simulate near light speed cycling. Research Highlight: \u2018Barcode\u2019 microbes could help to trace goods \u2014 from lettuce to loafers; Research Highlight: What Einstein\u2019s theory means for a cyclist moving at almost light speed
10:48 Maintaining mountain height
For a long time many researchers have thought that mainly erosion controls the height of mountains, but new research suggests that tectonic forces play a bigger role. Research Article: Dielforder et al.; News and Views: Mountain height might be controlled by tectonic force, rather than erosion
16:12 Pick of the Briefing
We pick our highlights from the Nature Briefing, including how sleep deprivation kills, and a monumental Maya structure hidden in plain sight. Quanta Magazine: Why Sleep Deprivation Kills; National... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.