Systems that humans depend on could collapse if we don’t take action to address groundwater depletion, melting glaciers and space debris, according to a UN report ​Systems that humans depend on could collapse if we don’t take action to address groundwater depletion, melting glaciers and space debris, according to a UN report Systems that humans depend …

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The Beatles are set to release their last single, Now and Then. The song was produced using musical parts that include the vocals of John Lennon, which were extracted from poor quality recordings by AI ​The Beatles are set to release their last single, Now and Then. The song was produced using musical parts that …

How AI brought John Lennon back to life for the last Beatles song Read More »

We know that migraines, which are recurrent and sometimes debilitating headaches, have some genetic basis, but the link with our DNA isn’t entirely clear. Newly identified genetic variants could help in developing treatments ​We know that migraines, which are recurrent and sometimes debilitating headaches, have some genetic basis, but the link with our DNA isn’t …

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Atom Computing has created the first quantum computer to surpass 1000 qubits, which could improve the accuracy of the machines ​Atom Computing has created the first quantum computer to surpass 1000 qubits, which could improve the accuracy of the machines Atom Computing has created the first quantum computer to surpass 1000 qubits, which could improve the …

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Nearly 73 per cent of South Australia’s energy comes from wind and solar, the highest of any major grid in the world. The state’s remarkably rapid transition to renewables offers vital lessons, and hope ​Nearly 73 per cent of South Australia’s energy comes from wind and solar, the highest of any major grid in the …

What South Australia can teach the world about cutting carbon fast Read More »

The majority of female mammals stop producing eggs long before the end of their potential lifespans, but in the wild few reach this point, other than humans and some whales ​The majority of female mammals stop producing eggs long before the end of their potential lifespans, but in the wild few reach this point, other …

Most mammals go through the menopause – if they live long enough Read More »

A lethal form of bird flu has been discovered in the Antarctic region for the first time and it could kill many seals and whales as well as millions of birds ​A lethal form of bird flu has been discovered in the Antarctic region for the first time and it could kill many seals and …

Bird flu has reached Antarctica and could have a devastating effect Read More »

The mini galaxy plant was found flowering on a gravel road after no official sightings had been made since 1981 ​The mini galaxy plant was found flowering on a gravel road after no official sightings had been made since 1981 The mini galaxy plant was found flowering on a gravel road after no official sightings had …

Plant presumed extinct sprouts in a road after more than 40 years Read More »

Online celebrity culture, such as the saga of movie stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, is the ultimate counterprogramming in a time of conflict, says Annalee Newitz ​Online celebrity culture, such as the saga of movie stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, is the ultimate counterprogramming in a time of conflict, says Annalee …

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A better picture of the hidden landscape beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica could help us understand how the ice will respond to climate change ​A better picture of the hidden landscape beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica could help us understand how the ice will respond to climate change A better picture of the hidden …

Ancient river valleys discovered beneath Antarctic ice sheet Read More »