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Science News for January 14, 2017


Seeing the quantum future... literally

Researchers from the University of Sydney have demonstrated a technique to predict and prevent the randomization of quantum systems, or decoherence, which destroys their useful quantum character. This achievement could help bring powerful quantum technology closer to reality.

SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 14, 2017

Diversification key to resilient fishing communities

Researchers found that well-diversified fishing communities in Alaska experienced little change in revenue despite fluctuations in fish abundance and market prices. Communities with high diversity were able to shift to different fisheries, increasing their revenue streams.

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 14, 2017