Global average precipitation in 2024 may have broken the previous record set in 1998, as rising temperatures boosted the amount of moisture in the atmosphere ​Global average precipitation in 2024 may have broken the previous record set in 1998, as rising temperatures boosted the amount of moisture in the atmosphere Global average precipitation in 2024 may …

2024 may have been the rainiest – as well as hottest – year on record Read More »

The U.S. National Science Foundation honors individuals recognized by the president of the United States with prestigious White House awards. These include the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the… ​The U.S. National Science Foundation honors individuals recognized by the president of the United States with prestigious White House awards. These …

NSF-supported educators and researchers honored by the White House for excellence in STEM leadership Read More »

Now that the US Supreme Court has decided that a law banning TikTok is constitutional, the platform is set to shut down in the US on 19 January – but Trump could still save it ​Now that the US Supreme Court has decided that a law banning TikTok is constitutional, the platform is set to …

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban – but the fight isn’t over yet Read More »

The animals’ teeth are constantly being worn down due to their tough diet. But rather than losing calcium this way, they could be recycling it to help grow their teeth back up to size ​The animals’ teeth are constantly being worn down due to their tough diet. But rather than losing calcium this way, they …

Rabbits may eat their own teeth to boost their calcium intake Read More »

ELIZA is famous as a rudimentary artificial intelligence and the first ever chatbot, but versions found online today are actually knock-offs because the original computer code was lost – until now ​ELIZA is famous as a rudimentary artificial intelligence and the first ever chatbot, but versions found online today are actually knock-offs because the original …

World’s first AI chatbot has finally been resurrected after decades Read More »

Blue Origin and SpaceX both launched rockets on 16 January, but while Jeff Bezos’ company saw a launch success with New Glenn, Elon Musk’s Starship exploded. What does this mean for the future of the space industry? ​Blue Origin and SpaceX both launched rockets on 16 January, but while Jeff Bezos’ company saw a launch …

Blue Origin vs SpaceX: Who is winning the battle of the rockets? Read More »

Trained pianists who hit a plateau improved their finger speed by 30 per cent after a half-hour training session with a device that moves their fingers for them ​Trained pianists who hit a plateau improved their finger speed by 30 per cent after a half-hour training session with a device that moves their fingers for …

Robotic exoskeleton can train expert pianists to play faster Read More »