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IBM says 'Loon' chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029

IBM announced on Wednesday it has built a new experimental quantum computing chip called Loon that demonstrates it hit a key milestone toward making useful

IBM says 'Loon' chip shows path to useful quantum computers by 2029
Education|Environment|Science

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects
Arts|Science|Travel|World

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery

Mount Nemrut: Where colossal stone gods guard a 2,000-year-old mystery
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)
Political|Science|Technology|World

Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this week hinted at a possible shift in the country's decades-old non-nuclear principles, raising speculation that

Japan PM wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says

Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to

World oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, IEA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says

AI data centre-fuelled power demand growth in the U.S. is likely to drive a "boom cycle" for energy storage in the next five years as more storage is needed to

Data centres to drive energy storage 'boom cycle' in next five years, UBS says
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse

Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat,

Iceland sees security risk, existential threat in Atlantic Ocean current's possible collapse
Asia|Political|Science|World

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on

A spat between China and Japan over Japanese Premier Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments showed no signs of abating on Wednesday with a series of

'Crossed the line': Chinese state media blast Japan PM as Taiwan spat rumbles on
Americas|Environment|Science|World

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast

The southeastern U.S. has plunged into record-low temperatures, affecting 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

Record-low temperatures shock the Southeast US while snowfall blankets parts of the Northeast
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge

Australia's Mineral Resources said on Wednesday it would sell a 30% stake in part of its lithium business to South Korea's POSCO for $765 million to reduce debt, sending its

Australia's MinRes inks $765 million deal with POSCO for lithium JV stake, shares surge
Environment|Science|World

Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it

The world has seen faster climate change than expected since the Paris Agreement a decade ago

Landmark Paris Agreement set a path to slow warming. The world hasn't stayed on it
Food|Health|Science

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation
Business|Health|Science

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator
Business|Health|Science

FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center

The U.S.

FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center
Environment|Science|World

US research official departs as Trump overhauls Arctic policy

(Corrects paragraph 14 to delete reference to former USARC commissioners' obvious personal or professional lack of connections to the Arctic, adds more information on Nesheiwat's professional

US research official departs as Trump overhauls Arctic policy
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes
Business|Health|Science|World

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center

The Food and Drug Administration has named a longtime regulator of cancer medications to lead the agency’s drug center

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"
Environment|Science|US|World

Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming

Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming

Record-breaking cold settles in across the southern US, but another big change is coming
Environment|Science|World

Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power

This year's United Nations climate talks in Brazil are putting a special focus on Indigenous peoples

Indigenous groups get the spotlight at UN climate talks, but some say visibility isn't power
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Political|Science|World

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Pressure grows for release of penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
Environment|Interview|Science|World

Indigenous leader Raoni calls Brazil infrastructure plans a threat to Amazon forest

At 93 years old, Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire is urging Brazil to empower native peoples to preserve the Amazon rainforest

Indigenous leader Raoni calls Brazil infrastructure plans a threat to Amazon forest
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers

Tech advocacy group Public Citizen has demanded OpenAI withdraw Sora 2, citing safety concerns and threats to democracy from the AI video generator

Watchdog group Public Citizen demands OpenAI withdraw AI video app Sora over deepfake dangers
Africa|Health|Science|World

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine

Researchers in South Africa have launched clinical trials for the first vaccine developed entirely in the country

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science|US|World

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow will conduct nuclear tests if any other nuclear power does so.

Russia will conduct nuclear tests if other nuclear power resume them, Lavrov says
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears

SoftBank Group's $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake jolted stock markets on Tuesday, stoking fears that the frenzy around artificial intelligence may have peaked,

SoftBank's $5.8 billion Nvidia stake sale stirs fresh AI bubble fears
Education|Science|Technology|Travel

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
Business|Science|Technology

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports

Meta's chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun is planning to leave the social media company to set up his own startup, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people

Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to exit to launch startup, FT reports
Health|Science|Technology

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments

Down syndrome results in changes to the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain. Delivering a specific protein to neurons could reverse these changes.

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility is designed to reward countries for preventing deforestation. Charts show the magnitude of the problem.

A bold new investment fund aims to channel billions into tropical forest protection – one key change can make it better