To create useful randomness in a quantum computer, you could add more quantum bits, but using quantum chaos does the trick too To create useful randomness in a quantum computer, you could add more quantum bits, but using quantum chaos does the trick too To create useful randomness in a quantum computer, you could add more …
Quantum computers don’t always need more qubits – just add chaos Read More »
U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research shows that fires in populated areas are three times more likely to lead to premature deaths than wildfires overall, informing fire mitigation efforts. Scientists at the NSF National Center for… U.S. National Science Foundation-supported research shows that fires in populated areas are three times more likely to lead to premature …
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Tombs that are scattered across Ireland may have helped bring ancient societies together for feasting and remembering their ancestors Tombs that are scattered across Ireland may have helped bring ancient societies together for feasting and remembering their ancestors Tombs that are scattered across Ireland may have helped bring ancient societies together for feasting and remembering their …
Ireland’s iconic megalithic tombs may have had an unexpected function Read More »
After 300 episodes of New Scientist Weekly, it’s time for a refresh. Our flagship podcast has a new name but remains a show that can restore optimism and nourish your brain After 300 episodes of New Scientist Weekly, it’s time for a refresh. Our flagship podcast has a new name but remains a show that …
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Regions from Ukraine to Mongolia are seeing a spike in paired heatwave-drought events as climate change alters weather patterns across the planet Regions from Ukraine to Mongolia are seeing a spike in paired heatwave-drought events as climate change alters weather patterns across the planet Regions from Ukraine to Mongolia are seeing a spike in paired heatwave-drought …
Disastrous back-to-back heatwaves and droughts surge across Eurasia Read More »
As the number of electric vehicles increases, their increased demand could strain the grid – but small financial incentives convinced drivers to ease that demand by charging during off-peak hours As the number of electric vehicles increases, their increased demand could strain the grid – but small financial incentives convinced drivers to ease that demand …
Tiny rewards can protect the grid from a surge in electric vehicles Read More »
As climate change pushes summer temperatures to new highs, energy infrastructure such as cabling and transformers will struggle to cope As climate change pushes summer temperatures to new highs, energy infrastructure such as cabling and transformers will struggle to cope As climate change pushes summer temperatures to new highs, energy infrastructure such as cabling and transformers …
Extreme heat poses Spanish-style blackout threat to UK electrical grid Read More »
Scientists have created an antivenom that has shown promise against some of the world’s deadliest snakes after collecting antibodies from a hyperimmune man who exposed himself to their toxins Scientists have created an antivenom that has shown promise against some of the world’s deadliest snakes after collecting antibodies from a hyperimmune man who exposed himself …
Innovative antivenom may work against the world’s deadliest snakes Read More »
While dolphins are known to transmit information in their whistles, until now it hasn’t been clear whether the marine mammals used the same sounds to indicate a shared understanding of a concept While dolphins are known to transmit information in their whistles, until now it hasn’t been clear whether the marine mammals used the same …
Best evidence yet that dolphin whistles are like a shared language Read More »
A new study by U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers on how members of the animal world sense and react to sounds provides insight into adaptations in communication that could be used in the development of adaptable hearing aids or… A new study by U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers on how members of the animal world …