Geneticists have finally solved the mystery of Garfield’s orange coat
Garfield, star of the eponymous comic strip created by Jim Davis in 1978, is, like…
2025 will see huge advances in quantum computing. So what is a quantum chip and how does it work?
In recent years, the field of quantum computing has been experiencing fast growth, with technological…
Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research
Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help…
Microbes can colonize space, produce drugs and create energy − researchers are simulating their inner workings to harness how
After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner…
Why the need for critical minerals might change the way we define Earth’s zones
Continents and oceans have scientific definitions that underpin international law. The idea of dividing the…
How do mosquito repellents work? A chemistry expert explains
It’s summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and,…
How gig platforms like Fiverr are reshaping the video game development industry
In an industry defined by million-dollar budgets, multinational corporations and enormous development teams, commissioning a…
how the AI behind the likes of ChatGPT actually works
The arrival of AI systems called large language models (LLMs), like OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, has…
As the US and China race to the Moon, these loopholes in space law could cause conflict
Outer space is infinite, but that hasn’t stopped humans trying to impose their laws on…
Can science be both open and secure? Nations grapple with tightening research security as China’s dominance grows
Amid heightened tensions between the United States and China, the two countries signed a bilateral…