Nearly 73 per cent of South Australia’s energy comes from wind and solar, the highest of any major grid in the world. The state’s remarkably rapid transition to renewables offers vital lessons, and hope Nearly 73 per cent of South Australia’s energy comes from wind and solar, the highest of any major grid in the …
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The Beatles are set to release their last single, Now and Then. The song was produced using musical parts that include the vocals of John Lennon, which were extracted from poor quality recordings by AI The Beatles are set to release their last single, Now and Then. The song was produced using musical parts that …
How AI brought John Lennon back to life for the last Beatles song Read More »
To unmask the hidden science of Halloween, we’ve made these seven premium articles free to read for a week. Enjoy… if you dare! To unmask the hidden science of Halloween, we’ve made these seven premium articles free to read for a week. Enjoy… if you dare! To unmask the hidden science of Halloween, we’ve made these …
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On 28 October, the full moon had a red tinge for viewers in the UK, the rest of Europe and those in Asia and Africa, created by Earth’s shadow On 28 October, the full moon had a red tinge for viewers in the UK, the rest of Europe and those in Asia and Africa, created …
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The amount of carbon dioxide we can still emit to have just a 50 per cent chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C is even smaller than previously thought The amount of carbon dioxide we can still emit to have just a 50 per cent chance of limiting warming to 1.5°C is even smaller than previously …
We can now only stay under 1.5°C target if we achieve net zero by 2034 Read More »
The Chicxulub impact 66 million years ago filled the sky with fine silicate dust, which blocked out sunlight and lingered for 15 years The Chicxulub impact 66 million years ago filled the sky with fine silicate dust, which blocked out sunlight and lingered for 15 years The Chicxulub impact 66 million years ago filled the sky …
Sun-blocking dust from asteroid impact drove the dinosaur extinction Read More »
US president Joe Biden has announced an executive order that establishes ambitious guidelines on safety and security for artificial intelligence, but it will still need political will to put regulatory teeth and resources behind it US president Joe Biden has announced an executive order that establishes ambitious guidelines on safety and security for artificial intelligence, …
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An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle East excretes salt crystals onto its leaves that may help it draw moisture from nighttime air An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle East excretes salt crystals onto its leaves that may help it draw moisture from nighttime air An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle …
Desert plant collects water from air by excreting salt on its leaves Read More »
Researchers recently identified the chemical source of marijuana’s distinctive scent. The finding could help lead to less pungent pot or strains with new flavours Researchers recently identified the chemical source of marijuana’s distinctive scent. The finding could help lead to less pungent pot or strains with new flavours Researchers recently identified the chemical source of marijuana’s …
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Largest analysis of brain scanning data yet suggests concerns about getting 7-to-8 hours sleep a night are overblown Largest analysis of brain scanning data yet suggests concerns about getting 7-to-8 hours sleep a night are overblown Largest analysis of brain scanning data yet suggests concerns about getting 7-to-8 hours sleep a night are overblown