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World: Newscientist.com: [ Geolocation ] (Laatste update: vrijdag 13 oktober 2023 12:29:15)
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AI is helping mathematicians build a periodic table of shapes
Atomic shapes are so simple that they can't be broken down any further. Mathematicians are trying to build a "periodic table" of these shapes, and they hope artificial intelligence can help
Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:00:53 +0100
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Early humans lived in Ethiopian highlands 2 million years ago
A child’s jawbone found in Ethiopia is one of the earliest fossils identified as Homo erectus, and shows ancient hominins settled in high-altitude areas
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:00:57 +0100
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We now have the most detailed description of the human brain ever
The tool, which charts the distribution of over a hundred different brain areas in genetic and cellular detail, may shed more light on neurological and mental health conditions
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 20:00:32 +0100
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Energy-efficient transistor could allow smartwatches to use AI
A prototype transistor built from molybdenum disulphide and carbon nanotubes rather than silicon could allow power-hungry AIs to run on smartwatches without rapidly draining the battery
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:51 +0100
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Simple blood test tweak could make intensive care treatment safer
Taking less blood for intensive care tests reduces the risk of transfusions, which can cause allergic reactions or infections
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:46 +0100
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We could make roads on the moon by melting lunar dust
Lunar dust can be melted with a laser to make a strong, glassy material – and a similar effect could be achieved by focusing sunlight with a lens
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:39 +0100
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Neanderthals hunted cave lions with spears and made use of their pelts
Fossilised remains of extinct big cats called cave lions display evidence of butchery, showing that Neanderthals had the skills to take on top predators
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:00:32 +0100
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Inventions based on threatened animals like rhinos are on the rise
An analysis of patent records suggests there is growing commercial interest in products derived from rhinos and other threatened wildlife
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:17:50 +0100
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Toys produce far more electronic waste than vapes
Over 3 billion kilograms of valuable electronics inside children’s toys are thrown away each year, and very few people are aware of this hidden e-waste
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 01:01:39 +0100
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Samples from asteroid Bennu contain the key ingredients of life
The asteroid Bennu was sampled by NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex mission, which returned to Earth last month. Researchers have already begun studying the samples, and say they contain key ingredients of life
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:23:13 +0100
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Earth’s core is oddly squishy and we may now know why
Earth’s iron-rich inner core may owe some of its surprising softness to the motion of atoms, suggest experiments with iron at high temperature and pressure coupled to AI simulations
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:00:55 +0100
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Let's stop making lab-grown meat weird
The lab-grown meat industry needs to perfect and normalise the staples, like chicken and beef, before jumping to exotic alternatives like mammoth, argues Brian Kateman
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0100
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How the balloon analogy for an expanding universe is almost perfect
If space-time is expanding, then why does gravity seem to pull things together? Physics can be weird, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0100
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Two giant planets collided and vaporised in a distant star system
A star behaving strangely was the first clue that astronomers were witnessing two Neptune-sized planets smashing into each other, creating a doughnut that may one day birth a new planet and moons
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:00:49 +0100
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Climate change may be improving the quality of Bordeaux wines
An analysis has found that Bordeaux wines made in years with wet winters and hot, dry summers – which are becoming more common as a result of climate change – are judged more highly by wine critics
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:00:16 +0100
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Is cannabis today really much more potent than 50 years ago?
Levels of the psychoactive compound THC have been steadily rising in marijuana since the 1970s, due largely to growers selecting for more potent strains
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:55:00 +0100
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London's drying rivers threaten the city's drinking water supply
Poor river management means that London is number nine in the list of global cities most likely to run out of drinking water, campaigner Feargal Sharkey said at New Scientist Live
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:35:37 +0100
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Mysterious Viking queen may have helped unify Denmark in the 900s
Queen Thyra, the mother of King Harald Bluetooth, was commemorated on four runestones in different parts of Denmark – suggesting she was a powerful figure
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:01:16 +0100
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Female frogs sometimes play dead to avoid mating with males
Frog mating can be a competitive and sometimes deadly affair as many males compete for females – but females have some tricks to avoid unwanted attention
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:01:10 +0100
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Winning images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
Orcas hunting a seal, duelling Nubian ibexes and a stunning horseshoe crab appear in winning images from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:30:50 +0100
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Slicing the moon in half would be disastrous for Earth – but beautiful
The moon can be a scourge for astronomers, so the Dead Planets Society has figured out how to destroy it, with consequences both disastrous and visually stunning
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:00:24 +0100
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Driving under the influence of cannabis: How high is too high?
Driving under the influence of cannabis increases the risk of traffic accidents, but despite plenty of research into cannabis use by drivers, there is no consensus on deciding who is too high to drive
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:00:39 +0100
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Mathematician warns US spies may be weakening next-gen encryption
Quantum computers may soon be able to crack encryption methods in use today, so plans are already under way to replace them with new, secure algorithms. Now it seems the US National Security Agency may be undermining that process
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:55:58 +0100
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Chickens made resistant to bird flu with CRISPR gene editing
Modifying a protein in chicken cells can help the birds resist infection by influenza viruses, but further testing is needed before this approach can be rolled out
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:46 +0100
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Should we be worried about AI's growing energy use?
The expanding use of large AI models demands huge numbers of powerful servers, which could end up consuming as much energy as whole countries
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:42 +0100
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Ocean life surged 500 million years ago due to cooler sea temperatures
A fall in sea surface temperatures around 500 million years ago led to the evolution of aquatic life that could survive in newly hospitable environments
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:00:17 +0100
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How to see the Draconid meteor shower peak tonight
The Draconid meteor shower is happening between 6 and 10 October, peaking on 9 October, and you should be able to see it if you are in the northern hemisphere
Mon, 09 Oct 2023 11:00:26 +0100
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Has the risk of getting long covid been overestimated?
Studies that failed to compare rates of long covid symptoms after infection with baseline rates in the population made the prevalence of the condition seem higher than it really is
Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:30:15 +0100
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NASA’s Psyche mission to a metal asteroid may reveal how Earth formed
The Psyche mission is scheduled to begin its journey to an asteroid of the same name on 13 October – it could help us understand Earth’s core and how our planet formed
Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:00:30 +0100
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