An illustration of Schrödinger’s cat code. Credit: Vincenzo Savona (EPFL) Quantum computing uses the principles of quantum mechanics to encode and elaborate data, meaning that it could one day solve…
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Trial finds chatbots have mixed effectiveness in increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence in Asia
Flow diagram of the randomized controlled trial in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Flowchart presenting the number of participants assessed, enrolled, randomized, lost to follow-up, and analyzed in each child…
RNA editing helps octopuses cope with the cold
The ocean can be a cold place to call home. Mammals like seals stay warm by enveloping themselves in a layer of thick fur and blubber. Cephalopods — the group…
Rich world’s leaders fail to commit to Paris global financing summit
Just two weeks ahead of a key climate and finance summit, only two developed country leaders have promised to turn up Two weeks ahead of a highly-anticipated climate finance summit,…
Will Apple’s Vision Pro Dent the Universe?
Apple finally drew back the curtain Monday on the Vision Pro headset at WWDC 2023, and the leadership team dedicated some serious time to explaining how the device functions and…
WHO’s recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many questions unanswered
Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use? This is among the most controversial topics in nutritional science. In early May 2023, the World…
‘Women Don’t Play’ Challenges Gender Disparity in Tech Industry
Two gaming and ad industry innovators are collaborating on a website that helps women gain prominence in the gaming, advertising, and tech industries. In honor of International Women’s Day, which…
50 years ago, flesh-eating screwworms pushed scientists to mass produce flies
Fly factory planned for Mexico — Science News, June 2, 1973 A ‘fly factory’ whose product is living flies — 300 million of them every week — is to be…
UK clamps down on cryptocurrency sector
Under the new rules, companies promoting crypto products or services in Britain must from October give a clear warning that customers could lose money in “high risk” investments. Britain’s financial…
Disks, Spikes And Clouds: What Black Holes Teach Us?
The detection of gravitational waves produced by the merger of black holes is teaching us a lot about the properties of these extreme objects. A team of researchers in the…
