Bitcoin miners seem unwilling to take action to curb the cryptocurrency’s energy and water use – so some campaigners argue that it is time for governments to intervene ​Bitcoin miners seem unwilling to take action to curb the cryptocurrency’s energy and water use – so some campaigners argue that it is time for governments to …

Should nations try to ban bitcoin because of its environmental impact? Read More »

NASA has launched a robotic lander towards the moon in its first mission to the lunar surface since the Apollo programme ​NASA has launched a robotic lander towards the moon in its first mission to the lunar surface since the Apollo programme NASA has launched a robotic lander towards the moon in its first mission to …

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For decades, the health of half the population has been sidelined in medical research, but there are signs that this inequity can finally be addressed ​For decades, the health of half the population has been sidelined in medical research, but there are signs that this inequity can finally be addressed For decades, the health of half …

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New research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend to be evening-based such as depression, binge eating disorder and schizophrenia. ​New research indicates that the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is associated with being an early riser, unlike many other disorders that tend …

Study reveals new genetic link between anorexia nervosa and being an early riser Read More »

A team of astronomers has used asteroseismology, or the study of stellar oscillations, to accurately measure the distance of stars from the Earth. Their research examined thousands of stars and checked the measurements taken during the Gaia mission to study the near Universe. ​A team of astronomers has used asteroseismology, or the study of stellar …

Scientists measure the distance to stars by their music Read More »

Artificial intelligence can analyze registry data on people’s residence, education, income, health and working conditions and, with high accuracy, predict life events. ​Artificial intelligence can analyze registry data on people’s residence, education, income, health and working conditions and, with high accuracy, predict life events. Artificial intelligence can analyze registry data on people’s residence, education, income, health …

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Our understanding of which aquatic species produce sounds just took a big step forward. Scientists have created an inventory of species confirmed or expected to produce sound underwater.    ​Our understanding of which aquatic species produce sounds just took a big step forward. Scientists have created an inventory of species confirmed or expected to produce …

Global inventory of sound production brings us one step closer to understanding aquatic ecosystems Read More »