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Naked mole rats' DNA could hold key to long life
The bald, subterranean rats are the world’s longest-lived rodent. Source link
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Renewables overtake coal as the world’s biggest source of electricity. Source link
Electrons inside graphene have been pushed to supersonic speeds
Making electrons flow like a liquid is difficult, but inside graphene researchers forced them to move so fast that they created dramatic shockwaves Source link
We are horrified to discover that not every rose has a thorn
Feedback is shocked to learn that one of our most cherished metaphors involving roses and thorns really needs to be revisited. That’s what happens when you invite the botanists to play Source link
Memory chips just 10 atoms thick could vastly increase capacity
A memory chip just 10 atoms thick has been tested in a lab and integrated into conventional chips, demonstrating a technology that could improve the capacity of our devices Source link
There are five types of sleep – here's what that means for your health
Scientists have identified five sleep profiles, each of which is linked to distinct mental health symptoms and brain activity patterns Source link
Physics Nobel awarded to three scientists for work on quantum computing
The announcement was made by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Source link
Nobel prize for physics goes to trio behind quantum computing chips
The 2025 Nobel prize in physics has gone to John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis, whose work has led to the development of today’s quantum computers Source link
The before and after images showing glaciers vanishing before our eyes
They are melting like never seen before, changing landscapes around the world beyond recognition. Source link
Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William
Fifteen projects are shortlisted for a chance of winning the top £1m prizes at next month’s environmental awards ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. Source link