A strontium atomic clock, pictured in a lab at the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States. A top-secret lab in the UK is developing the country’s first quantum…
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Most UK doctors suffer from ‘compassion fatigue’: poll
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Seven out of 10 UK family doctors are worn out and suffering from “compassion fatigue”, finding it hard to empathize with their patients, a poll published…
How Japan pioneered the global phenomenon of entrepreneur pitch shows like Dragons’ Den
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Before Dragons’ Den in the UK became a global hit and America’s Shark Tank turned startup pitches into mainstream entertainment, there was Manē no Tora (Tiger…
HYPSO-2 satellite monitors harmful algae from space
The HYPSO-3 satellite weighs 7 kg and has solar panels on its wings. Credit: Kongsberg NanoAvionics It’s slightly larger than a 5-liter water bottle, and is whizzing around the Earth…
New test evaluates AI doctors’ real-world communication skills
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT have been touted for their promise to alleviate clinician workload by triaging patients, taking medical histories and even providing preliminary…
Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy’s toughest ban
Milan’s tough new ban on smoking on city streets or crowded public areas does not apply to e-cigarettes. Smokers in Italy’s financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined…
Brooch discovery is “most outstanding of the year”
A brooch discovered during a field inspection near Reez in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has been described as one of the most outstanding discoveries of 2024. Dating back to the 7th century,…
Panasonic 15mm f1.7 Leica Summilux DG ASPH review
Key specs Type: Prime lens Focal length: 15mm (30mm equivalent) Maximum aperture: f/1.7 Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds Weight: 4.06 oz / 115 g Dimensions: 1.42×2.26 in / 36×57.5 mm…
Dark energy camera captures the glittering galaxies of the Antlia Cluster
The Antlia Cluster (Abell S636) is a group of at least 230 galaxies located about 130 million light-years away in the direction of the constellation Antlia (the Air Pump). It…
Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are processed
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cornell University researchers have found that the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories. By studying mice equipped with…
