China is advancing a radical new rocket launch system – powered not by roaring engines but by electromagnetic force – that could propel satellites into orbit with unprecedented speed and efficiency. Galactic Energy, a private aerospace company, plans to debut … Continued
Amid a push around the country to ban cell phones and smartwatches in schools, the main opponents to such measures are parents who are seemingly addicted to talking to their children all day long. As the New York Times reports, schools where smart … Continued
Researchers just found common genes linked to autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, Tourette syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anorexia. These disorders all share common genetic variants that influence brain development. Researchers found that these genetic differences impact multiple … Continued
In a groundbreaking achievement for space exploration, Chinese astronauts have successfully demonstrated artificial photosynthesis technology in orbit for the first time. This revolutionary experiment mimicked the natural process of photosynthesis by converting carbon dioxide and water into vital resources: oxygen … Continued
A team of researchers believe they may have a way of testing the hypothesis that consciousness in humans arises from entanglement within our brains. To do so would involve creating interfaces between human brains and quantum computers, and attempting to … Continued
A QUT-led research team has developed an ultra-thin, flexible film that could power next-generation wearable devices using body heat, eliminating the need for batteries. This technology could also be used to cool electronic chips, helping smartphones and computers run more … Continued
Diamonds, renowned for their durability and beauty, are now being explored as a medium for long-term data storage. Think of a future where our distant descendants, perhaps even a new species evolved from humanity, could access and experience the history … Continued
The founders of Refik Anadol Studios are opening an immersive AI art museum in downtown Los Angeles. An image from Large Nature Model, in development for Dataland [Image: courtesy Refik Anadol Studio] The world’s first museum dedicated to artificial intelligence art … Continued
n 1896, the Swedish physicist Svante Arrhenius realized that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere — the phenomenon now called the greenhouse effect. Since then, increasingly sophisticated modern climate models have verified Arrhenius’ central conclusion: that every time the CO2 concentration … Continued
Researchers from the University of Oxford say they’ve developed a new, “multi-junction” technique to create a solar material that’s so thin it can be printed directly onto the surface of everyday objects, from cars, and smartphones, to backpacks. The findings … Continued
Tiny Trailblazers Life, uh, finds a way — and apparently, so does a jumble of little strings of simple code. In an experiment that simulated what would happen if you left a bunch of random data alone for millions of … Continued
In the ever-evolving landscape of material science, a groundbreaking discovery has emerged that may redefine the boundaries of what’s possible with elemental materials. Dubbed “goldene,” this new material is the world’s thinnest gold leaf, measuring a mere single atom in thickness. … Continued
A team of researchers has found microplastics in all 40 semen samples they examined from healthy men, highlighting the urgent need to study how these tiny particles could affect human reproduction. In a paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, researchers … Continued
Researchers are increasingly suspicious that a powerful collision between the Earth and a Mars-sized object dubbed Theia some 4.5 billion years ago may have left “mysterious blobs” buried deep within Earth’s interior — an impact so violent that it ejected enough material … Continued
A collaboration of scientists from various universities in the UK and Europe have stored and retrieved data from quantum computers, marking a “crucial connection for ‘quantum internet,’” in a global first. This is an essential step in quantum networking as … Continued
Researchers from the University of California, Merced, have made strides in developing a novel material with adaptive durability, inspired by the unique behavior of cornstarch in cooking. This innovative material toughens up when subjected to hits or stretches, offering enhanced … Continued
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have achieved a significant milestone in building a “quantum internet” by creating a network of “quantum memories” operating at room temperature. The researchers successfully stored and retrieved two photonic qubits – quantum bits made from … Continued
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have introduced a groundbreaking system that can convert silent thoughts into text without invasive procedures, offering a transformative communication method for people with speech impairments. The technology combines a wearable EEG cap … Continued
Ready for some more data-driven optimism? Today, I’ll be sharing charts showing how the world is improving across several dimensions, including rising worldwide democracy and freedom, higher levels of literacy, and even falling homicide rates. Again, it’s essential … Continued
Before Homo sapiens could even evolve, new research suggests that our ancient ancestors were faced with near-total extinction. A study published in the journal Science found genomic evidence of a staggering population implosion of an unknown human predecessor 900,000 years ago. After some mysterious catastrophe, … Continued