new wiring material could transform chip technology
The rapid technological advancements of our world have been enabled by our capacity to design…
Why is one half of Mars so different to the other? ‘Marsquakes’ may have just revealed the answer
Mars is home to perhaps the greatest mystery of the Solar System: the so-called Martian…
Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket to orbit − a feat 15 years in the making
Just past 2 a.m. Eastern time on Jan. 16, 2025, a new rocket blasted off…
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president
Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and…
Meta’s shift to ‘community notes’ risks hurting online health info providers more than ever
Last week, social media giant Meta announced major changes to its content moderation practices. This…
Share of teens using ChatGPT for schoolwork doubled from 2023 to 2024
As debates continue over whether chatbots should have a role in the classroom, more teens…
US ‘TikTok refugees’ are fleeing to Chinese app RedNote. It’s a new phase of the digital cold war
Social media giant TikTok is preparing to shut down its app in the United States…
Imposter participants challenge research integrity in the digital age
The rise of digital platforms has transformed the way researchers recruit participants. “Platforms” means not…
New projects represent further £4 million investment in net zero – UKRI
Meeting increased demand To achieve the government’s ambition to decarbonise Britain’s energy networks, we need…
Investments and regulation for vaccines, broadband, microchips and AI
In evaluating the outgoing Biden administration, much news has focused on inflation, immigration or Hunter’s…