Credit: Wang et al. Quantum computers, devices that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could outperform classical computers in some complex optimization and computational tasks. However, before these systems can…
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What happened to all the water on Mars? Here’s why the debate continues
Scientists are confident Mars was once abundant with water, as seen in massive flood-carved channels, ancient river valleys, and minerals that form only in liquid water. But how the Red…
Chinese electric car maker BYD aims for Europe boost
BYD plans to launch its small format Seagull, to be renamed the Dolphin Surf in Europe around the middle of the year. Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer…
Natural fats in human skin could explain why some babies develop eczema
Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.041 An Australian-first study has found that certain natural fats which exist in the skin of babies, called lipids,…
Hammerhead sharks’ diets may affect if they roam or stay home
Great hammerhead sharks are known for their long migrations, but scientists have now discovered that some individuals in the Bahamas instead spend all year snacking without leaving their plentiful and…
Push for transparency in research: Corporations and academic institutions under pressure to advance public disclosure
If you Google my name along with “Monsanto,” you will find a series of allegations from 2013 that my scholarly work at the University of Saskatchewan, focused on technological change…
Powerful new MRI scans enable life-changing surgery in first for adults with epilepsy
Comparison showing 3T and 7T scans for the same participant. Credit: P Simon Jones, University of Cambridge A new technique has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify…
High ranking tomb of military commander unearthed in Ismailia
Archaeologists from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) have unearthed the tomb of a high-ranking military commander from the reign of Ramses III. The tomb was discovered at Tell Roud…
How NASA’s ‘autonomy choreography’ will impact advanced technologies
This artist’s concept shows astronauts working on the moon alongside different technology systems. The Data & Reasoning Fabric technology could help these systems operate in harmony, supporting the astronauts and…
