Written by Oliver Bown, UNSW Sydney In March, we saw the launch of a “ChatGPT for…
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Newly discovered subatomic particle may be the universe’s mythical ‘glueball’
BEIJING — In the fascinating realm of particle physics, scientists are constantly on the hunt for…
Caterbot or Robatapillar? Scientists create bug-like robot using origami
PRINCETON, N.J. — Scientists have taken a cue from nature’s fuzziest insects, creating a caterpillar-like robot…
Mysteries of the Carrington Event, the largest solar superstorm in modern times, unraveled by tree rings
HELSINKI, Finland — In the annals of astronomy, few events have captured the imagination quite like…
New ‘atomic glue’ could pave way for powerful new quantum devices
BOULDER, Colo. — Physicists have discovered a new way to make atoms march in lockstep, bound…
New ‘twist’ on ultrafast wireless communication sets stage for 6G signals
‘Dead zones’ and glitchy WiFi connections could be a thing of the past thanks to terahertz…
New ‘e-tongue’ detects spoiled wine a month faster than humans
PULLMAN, Wash. — It may not look like a human tongue, but a newly developed “e-tongue” still…
Saturn’s ocean moon Enceladus can support extraterrestrial life − and researchers are working on detecting it
Written by Fabian Klenner, University of Washington Saturn has 146 confirmed moons – more than any…
‘Quantum internet’ connection finally achieved in historic breakthrough
LONDON — Quantum computing is more than just a dream for scientists and engineers: it is…
Can animals count? Scientists discover math skills are not just for humans
HONG KONG — Can animals count? Numerical acumen has long been seen as a distinctly human ability.…