Microwaves can control a single quantum bit more precisely than ever before, creating a device similar to a quantum transistor – and potentially making quantum computers more reliable ​Microwaves can control a single quantum bit more precisely than ever before, creating a device similar to a quantum transistor – and potentially making quantum computers more …

Best quantum ‘transistor’ yet could lead to more accurate computers Read More »

Mining craters on the moon could be more practical than extracting precious metals from asteroids, but it might also introduce new legal difficulties ​Mining craters on the moon could be more practical than extracting precious metals from asteroids, but it might also introduce new legal difficulties Mining craters on the moon could be more practical than …

Trillion dollars’ worth of platinum waiting to be mined on the moon Read More »

When dogs given spot treatments for fleas go swimming, they release levels of pesticides dangerous to aquatic life for at least a month after the treatment ​When dogs given spot treatments for fleas go swimming, they release levels of pesticides dangerous to aquatic life for at least a month after the treatment When dogs given spot …

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Researchers have proposed a more accurate way to calculate the global surface air temperature, which suggests we are just three years away from breaching the 1.5°C climate goal ​Researchers have proposed a more accurate way to calculate the global surface air temperature, which suggests we are just three years away from breaching the 1.5°C climate …

The global temperature may be even higher than we thought Read More »