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Quantum materials: entanglement of many atoms discovered for the first time New fur for the quantum cat Credit: C. Hohmann, MCQST Schroedinger’s cat with quantum fur: In the material LiHoF4, physicists from the universities of Dresden and Munich have discovered a new quantum phase transition at which the domains behave in a quantum mechanical fashion.   Newswise — In physics, Schroedinger’s cat is an allegory for two of the most awe-inspiring effects of quantum mechanics: entanglement and superposition. Researchers from Dresden and Munich have now observed these behaviors on a much larger scale than that of the smallest of particles....

  In association with TESLASUIT, the human-to-digital interface, Metaverse platform Somnium Space is organising the first virtual reality avatar fashion week in history - held in Prague and in the virtual world this September.   Somnium Space Fashion Week (September 7-11) is an event enabling designers and brands to connect with consumers in an entirely new way, making it a one of a kind phygital experience. It will expand the way fashion is presented to the public, allowing people to connect from around the globe in one physical and digital location simultaneously using the most advanced XR technologies on the...

*For Immediate Release* WOODSTOCK FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR 23RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 2 Showcasing 48 inspiring feature films directed by distinguished and emerging directors including 8 World Premieres, 7 US Premieres, 4 East Coast Premieres, and 15 New York Premieres Opening & Closing Night Films: MENDING THE LINE (starring Brian Cox, Perry Mattfeld, and Wes Studi; directed by Joshua Caldwell) & EMPIRE OF LIGHT (starring Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, and Colin Firth; directed by Sam Mendes) Spotlight Films: MY POLICEMAN (starring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin; directed by Michael Grandage), TRIANGLE OF SADNESS (starring Charlbi Dean,...

 Five things you should know about tipping in Mexico To prepare for upcoming trips and to avoid the risk of bad etiquette, travelers are being advised on how to tip in Mexico.  The team behind online remittance service Remitly, who specializes in sending money to Mexico, have provided guidelines on tipping in Mexican restaurants, bars, hotels, tours, spas and transportation.  Understanding when and where to tip in a new country, as a traveler or new resident, can be difficult. In the U.S., it is common practice to tip for most products and services, at around 20% (Discover). By contrast, in...

Vegan Restaurants in Oakland There is quite the movement happening in Oakland, and this one is totally plant-based! The vibrant vegan food scene here is like nowhere else, and it continues to rapidly expand and evolve. It’s exciting to see pop-ups and caterers and food trucks open their first brick-and-mortar locations, and we’re not just talking about salads and seitan! Oakland is all about diversity, with many Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), women, and LGBTQ owned businesses. You’ll find vegan Creole dishes with house-made Louisiana links, and taquerias with their own “carnitas,” Singaporean noodles, vegan cherry cheesecakes, and...