DeepSeek is now a global force. But it’s just one player in China’s booming AI industry
When small Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek released a family of extremely efficient and…
The secret lives of polar bear families
Despite being the largest land carnivore and a top Arctic predator that can weigh over…
The science behind airplane deicing – a mechanical engineer explains how chemistry and physics make flying a more uplifting experience
If you are a frequent flyer, you’ve probably been at the airport waiting to jet…
Five essential strategies to master your habits
We often set ambitious goals, such as going to the gym, adopting healthier eating habits,…
new research shows how the Vesuvius eruption turned a man’s brain to glass
A young man killed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE was likely…
what data science tools can reveal in African archaeology
Visibility has always been important in people’s decisions about where to live and how to…
5 facts about Americans and YouTube
(SOPA Images) YouTube is the most widely used of all the online platforms we’ve asked…
Maple seeds’ unique spinning motion allows them to travel far even in the rain, a new study shows
When wind or other disturbances detach winged maple seeds called samaras from their parent tree,…
What’s the shape of the universe? Mathematicians use topology to study the shape of the world and everything in it
When you look at your surrounding environment, it might seem like you’re living on a…
A quantum computing startup says it is already making millions of light-powered chips
American quantum computing startup PsiQuantum announced yesterday that it has cracked a significant puzzle on…