science
'Most of it is good': Tim Berners-Lee on the state of the web now
The man who invented the web is aware of the many issues it faces, from problematic social media use to the rise of unfettered AI. He also has a plan to remedy the situation Source link
Quantum-inspired algorithm could help reveal hidden cosmic objects
Combining a quantum-inspired algorithm and quantum information processing technologies could enable researchers to measure masses of cosmic objects that bend light almost imperceptibly Source link
Why Hurricane Melissa is one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever
The monster hurricane pummelling Jamaica is powered by abnormal sea surface temperatures in the Caribbean, which were made at least 500 times more likely by global warming Source link
The Martian permafrost may be hiding veins of habitable liquid water
Buried underground near the surface, frozen regions of Mars could have tiny hidden channels full of liquid water, which could be a habitable environment for microscopic organisms Source link
Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine Source link
Tweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire
Lithium-ion batteries are prone to catching fire when damaged, but a simple change of electrolyte material can put a stop to the vicious chemical cycle that causes the problem Source link
Wegovy has heart health benefits even if weight loss is minimal
Studies have suggested that Wegovy directly boosts heart health, beyond just the benefits of losing weight, and now that has been demonstrated in a robust trial in people Source link
Horror fans aren't cold and unfeeling – just listen to the science
The prevailing wisdom is that horror fans lack empathy and are addicted to adrenaline. My research shows otherwise, says Coltan Scrivner Source link
Billionaires must not be allowed to geoengineer the planet
There is nothing stopping the wealthiest people from attempting to alter the world’s atmosphere – this must not be allowed to happen Source link
Google says its quantum computer can reveal the structure of molecules
A new quantum computing protocol may be able to augment a standard technique for understanding molecules in chemistry, biomedicine and materials science Source link