A massive research project will investigate the role of icebergs in driving melting of the Greenland ice sheet, a process that could trigger a catastrophic collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation ​A massive research project will investigate the role of icebergs in driving melting of the Greenland ice sheet, a process that could trigger…

Tests show that when people hear recordings of real voices and AI-created ones, they mostly fail to spot the fakes – raising concerns about scams involving counterfeit voices ​Tests show that when people hear recordings of real voices and AI-created ones, they mostly fail to spot the fakes – raising concerns about scams involving counterfeit…

In the classic fairytale, Cinderella has to be home from the ball by midnight before the enchanted spell wears off. Now, it turns out more than half of British women have got the same idea. ​In the classic fairytale, Cinderella has to be home from the ball by midnight before the enchanted spell wears off….

Explore the key moments in the history of quantum theory, from the early ideas of Albert Einstein and Werner Heisenberg to the discovery of phenomena like superposition and entanglement – and today’s quantum computers ​Explore the key moments in the history of quantum theory, from the early ideas of Albert Einstein and Werner Heisenberg to…

Conventional accounts of the birth of quantum theory often overlook the pivotal role of one of its luminaries – and this has led to a persistent misunderstanding of what it really means, argues physicist Carlo Rovelli ​Conventional accounts of the birth of quantum theory often overlook the pivotal role of one of its luminaries –…

For 100 years, quantum theory has painted the subatomic world as strange beyond words. But bold new interpretations and experiments may help us to finally grasp its true meaning ​For 100 years, quantum theory has painted the subatomic world as strange beyond words. But bold new interpretations and experiments may help us to finally grasp…

A decades-long stretch of extremely low precipitation in the 1500s may have spurred cultural changes among the Rapa Nui people that reduced time spent building statues, but not all archaeologists agree ​A decades-long stretch of extremely low precipitation in the 1500s may have spurred cultural changes among the Rapa Nui people that reduced time spent…

In an early-stage trial, a single dose of a CRISPR treatment lowered cholesterol levels, possibly permanently ​In an early-stage trial, a single dose of a CRISPR treatment lowered cholesterol levels, possibly permanently  New Scientist – Home

The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers can both be seen starting in late April, with viewing opportunities in both the northern and southern hemispheres ​The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers can both be seen starting in late April, with viewing opportunities in both the northern and southern hemispheres  New Scientist – Home

Wildfires ‘could spell the end’ for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers. ​Wildfires ‘could spell the end’ for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.  BBC News