Four southern giant hornets have been identified in northern Spain, leading to concerns that the species could harm native insects if it becomes widespread ​Four southern giant hornets have been identified in northern Spain, leading to concerns that the species could harm native insects if it becomes widespread Four southern giant hornets have been identified in …

A giant hornet from Asia has appeared in Europe for the first time Read More »

Several populations of Mexican tetra fish that live in darkness have independently evolved to need hardly any sleep, but the reason why is a mystery ​Several populations of Mexican tetra fish that live in darkness have independently evolved to need hardly any sleep, but the reason why is a mystery Several populations of Mexican tetra fish …

Wild cavefish can somehow survive with almost no sleep at all Read More »

Most mathematicians have been reluctant to start working with artificial intelligence, but a new tool developed by researchers at Meta may change that ​Most mathematicians have been reluctant to start working with artificial intelligence, but a new tool developed by researchers at Meta may change that Most mathematicians have been reluctant to start working with artificial …

AI maths assistant could help solve problems that humans are stuck on Read More »

NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan spent the week commemorating NSF’s leading efforts in strengthening partnerships and supporting research empowering individuals and communities to promote a better, safer, healthier world. On Tuesday, Nov. 12… ​NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan spent the week commemorating NSF’s leading efforts in strengthening partnerships and supporting research empowering individuals and communities to promote …

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Changes to the structure of DNA within fat cells may be why it is often so hard to keep weight off after you have lost it ​Changes to the structure of DNA within fat cells may be why it is often so hard to keep weight off after you have lost it Changes to the structure …

We’re starting to understand why some people regain weight they lost Read More »

A supercomputer simulation of iron and carbon atoms in Earth’s inner core may explain how a molten ball at the centre of our planet froze solid ​A supercomputer simulation of iron and carbon atoms in Earth’s inner core may explain how a molten ball at the centre of our planet froze solid A supercomputer simulation of …

We may have solved the mystery of what froze Earth’s inner core Read More »

The weird thermodynamics found in time crystals could be harnessed to store energy in a quantum battery-like device ​The weird thermodynamics found in time crystals could be harnessed to store energy in a quantum battery-like device The weird thermodynamics found in time crystals could be harnessed to store energy in a quantum battery-like device