When reading a book, we tend to blink over less familiar words, which suggests it may have a cognitive role ​When reading a book, we tend to blink over less familiar words, which suggests it may have a cognitive role When reading a book, we tend to blink over less familiar words, which suggests it may …

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A robotic boom could see thousands of humanoid units entering workplaces and more in 2025, but whether they will have staying power remains to be seen ​A robotic boom could see thousands of humanoid units entering workplaces and more in 2025, but whether they will have staying power remains to be seen A robotic boom could …

Humanoid robots will march into factories and homes in 2025 Read More »

Entire atoms have been put through a classic quantum experiment for the first time and the breakthrough could lead to better detectors for picking up the gravitational waves that ripple across the universe ​Entire atoms have been put through a classic quantum experiment for the first time and the breakthrough could lead to better detectors …

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Several start-ups are preparing to launch new foods made without plants, animals or soil, claiming that their products have a lower environmental impact ​Several start-ups are preparing to launch new foods made without plants, animals or soil, claiming that their products have a lower environmental impact Several start-ups are preparing to launch new foods made without …

Food made without farming will go on sale in the US in 2025 Read More »

Following successful early demonstrations of linking two quantum computing chips, IBM is aiming to break records for the largest quantum computer yet by combining many of them in parallel ​Following successful early demonstrations of linking two quantum computing chips, IBM is aiming to break records for the largest quantum computer yet by combining many of …

IBM will release the largest ever quantum computer in 2025 Read More »

A new study supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation found an uptick in intense summer rainfalls inundating the central and eastern United States over the past 21 years. The study noted that these extreme rainfall events follow larger… ​A new study supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation found an uptick in intense summer …

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Textile fragments found in a 2800-year-old grave in the Netherlands were once part of a woven dress with a red and blue checked pattern, molecular analysis has revealed ​Textile fragments found in a 2800-year-old grave in the Netherlands were once part of a woven dress with a red and blue checked pattern, molecular analysis has …

Ancient checked dress may be Europe’s oldest two-colour garment Read More »

A study in pigs has shown that the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy directly boosts heart health, in addition to the benefits of losing weight ​A study in pigs has shown that the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy directly boosts heart health, in addition to the benefits of losing weight A study in pigs …

Ozempic and Wegovy have heart health benefits beyond just weight loss Read More »