WETENSCHAP EN TECHNOLOGIE BL – 2

Phobos and Deimos could have formed from asteroid debris, a new study suggests. An upcoming sample return mission will help test the idea.... Read more »

If future AI models are trained on AI-generated content, they could end up producing more bias and nonsense, researchers caution.... Read more »

Every single Atlantic hurricane in 2024 had wind speeds supercharged by warming seas. One even jumped two categories of intensity.... Read more »

The DESI project previously reported that dark energy — long thought to be constant — changes over time. A new analysis reaffirms that claim.... Read more »

If confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, Kennedy could influence U.S. policy on vaccines, drugs and food safety.... Read more »

Mineral crystals in heart cockles’ shells protect symbiotic algae from ultraviolet rays and could lead to innovations in internet infrastructure.... Read more »

In 2024, tobacco use among middle and high school students reached a record low, but new vapes and other products with nicotine keep coming.... Read more »

Some genetic changes in fat cells don’t go away after weight loss, a study in mice and human cells suggests.... Read more »

The senses of sight and sound are usually mingled in the brain, but not for people with aphantasia.... Read more »

Readers wondered if mayo qualifies as a non-Newtonian fluid, and X user @Lightning456243 asked how a quantum computer can identify its own errors.... Read more »

Editor in chief Nancy Shute recounts the 50-year anniversary of the hominid's discovery, which upended the study of human evolution.... Read more »

The behemoth coral, discovered in October in the Solomon Islands, is longer than a blue whale and older than the United States.... Read more »

The discovery of potential cancer-causing agents in tap water led to the Safe Drinking Water Act — a law that continues protecting public health.... Read more »

Rocks returned by China’s Chang’e-6 mission suggest volcanic activity just 2.8 billion years ago but lack telltale heat-generating elements.... Read more »

Caltech’s new optical devices, evolved by algorithms and crafted via precise 3D printing, offer advanced light-manipulation for applications like augmented reality and cameras. Researchers at Caltech have developed a groundbreaking technology that “evolves” optical devices and fabricates them using a specialized 3D printer. These devices, composed of optical metamaterials, gain... Read more »

Pain signals travel through the nervous system with the help of proteins known as calcium channels, which play a crucial role in the process. Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have identified the precise location of a specific calcium channel that modulates the intensity of these signals. This discovery could... Read more »

A complete specimen reveals how pterosaurs evolved from early forms into the massive giants of later periods. The pterosaurs were extinct flying reptiles that lived alongside their close relatives, the dinosaurs. While the largest pterosaurs reached wingspans of up to 10 meters, earlier forms were typically limited to around 2... Read more »

The Landolt NASA Space Mission, hosted by George Mason University, will orbit an artificial star to refine telescope calibrations and astrophysical measurements. This project aims to advance the accuracy of scientific data concerning the universe’s expansion and celestial properties. George Mason University will lead the $19.5 million Landolt NASA Space... Read more »

New research shows the brain continues developing post-birth, with significant neuron migration in the entorhinal cortex enhancing learning and memory capabilities. The human brain continues to develop long after birth, much longer than previously thought, according to research led by Shawn Sorrells, an assistant professor of neuroscience at the Kenneth... Read more »

Scientists discovered that SAM plays a critical role in the production of methylmercury, a highly toxic compound that contaminates seafood. Their findings could aid efforts to reduce methylmercury’s environmental impact. Mercury is highly toxic, but it becomes particularly dangerous when converted into methylmercury—a form so harmful that even a few... Read more »

A study found that male worms’ brains can activate conflicting memories, but behavior is driven by the more beneficial one. This research sheds light on how brains prioritize information, offering insights into conditions like PTSD. A new study by UCL researchers reveals that two conflicting memories can simultaneously be activated... Read more »

Model mice treated with extracts and powders exhibit restored cognitive and motor functions. Efforts to develop a breakthrough dementia drug are gaining attention, yet traditional medicinal products may provide valuable insights for preventive care. A research group led by Specially Appointed Professor Takami Tomiyama of Osaka Metropolitan University’s Graduate School... Read more »

Clayton P. Turner, a veteran at NASA with more than 30 years of service, takes on the role of associate administrator at the Space Technology Mission Directorate. His experience spans multiple key projects and leadership positions, preparing him to drive NASA’s technology advancements for future space missions. New Leadership at... Read more »

The volcano’s first snow of the season fell in early November 2024—the latest in a 130-year record—only to apparently vanish within a few days. In November 2024, Mount Fuji in Japan experienced its first snowfall of the season, marking the latest onset in 130 years, with snow finally appearing on... Read more »

Historic accounts reveal manatee populations increased in the 1800s and 1900s alongside human populations. A new study highlights that Florida manatees are more numerous now than ever before, likely due to improved conservation efforts and environmental changes. While historically considered rare, manatees have benefited from the same human activities that... Read more »

DGIST and UNIST researchers have discovered a new quantum state, the exciton-Floquet synthesis state, enabling real-time quantum information control in two-dimensional semiconductors. A research team led by Professor Jaedong Lee from the Department of Chemical Physics at DGIST (President Kunwoo Lee) has unveiled a groundbreaking quantum state and an innovative... Read more »

AI and Human Evolution As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly widespread and advanced, it prompts new questions about its impact on human life and society. A recent paper in The Quarterly Review of Biology explores how these technologies might influence human evolution. In “How Might Artificial Intelligence Influence Human Evolution?”... Read more »

Scientists have traced the evolutionary path from C3 to C4 photosynthesis, discovering key regulatory changes that could enhance crop resilience and efficiency. This groundbreaking research paves the way for agricultural advances that could help combat the effects of global warming. Photosynthesis Evolution Over 3 billion years ago, photosynthesis first appeared... Read more »

A flying robot uses its bird-like tail to maintain stability in flight – a technique that could enable more aerodynamic aircraft designs that use less fuel... Read more »

By 2050, 70 per cent of the world's population will live in urban centres - that's just one reason why mayors will be essential to addressing the climate crisis, making vital adaptations to cities to make them more bearable in a warming world... Read more »

Using GPT-4o, the model behind ChatGPT, researchers have replicated the personality and behaviour of more than 1000 people, in an effort to create an alternative to focus groups and polling... Read more »

A large planet has been spotted orbiting a dwarf star that is just 3 million years old, offering possible clues to how the worlds in our solar system came into being... Read more »

IBM has bet big on a modular approach to building quantum computers, and now it has successfully linked two quantum chips together to operate as a single device, a key step towards that goal... Read more »

Quantum computers could get a boost from artificial intelligence, thanks to a model created by Google DeepMind that cleans up quantum errors... Read more »

Unbearable heat in China’s megacities reveals the future many of us face, but also suggests ways we can adapt... Read more »

Many restaurants in countries such as England and the US now print calories on their menus, but some researchers question whether this is really tackling their obesity problem... Read more »

The best pictures we have of the sun yet have been delivered thanks to the Solar Orbiter spacecraft... Read more »

The effects of being in space can worsen an astronaut's working memory, processing speed and attention - which could be a problem for future missions... Read more »

Analysis of millions of galaxies upholds Albert Einstein’s ideas about gravity and also offers tantalising new hints of how dark energy may have evolved... Read more »

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for the sixth test flight of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket. It aims to conduct the launch at 4pm Central Time (10pm UK). Here’s everything we know so far... Read more »

The vast computational power of the El Capitan supercomputer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California will be used to support the US nuclear deterrent... Read more »

Tiny, solid windows in the shells of heart cockles let in light for the photosynthetic algae inside them – and they could show us how to make better fibre-optic cables... Read more »

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