Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez have completed the world’s first all-female mission to space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket – but the mission has been slammed on social media. Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez have completed the world’s first all-female mission to space aboard Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket – but the mission has…
Bipartisan support needed to keep DOGE from the door The proposed cuts to NASA’s budget are drawing sharp criticism from US lawmakers, with one saying: “If you cut this budget, you cut into the heart of America’s leadership when it comes to space exploration.”… Bipartisan support needed to keep DOGE from the door The proposed…
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….
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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
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
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…
