Unveiling the long-standing enigma of quantum gravity, a persistent challenge that has captivated physicists for decades, as they strive to reconcile two fundamental theories: general relativity and quantum mechanics. General relativity is an astonishingly beautiful theory, and grappling with why it disagrees with quantum mechanics is a joy. As physicists,...

As climate change intensifies, disasters are becoming more frequent and devastating. New technologies are emerging to help mitigate flood and fire risks, transforming the way we assess and manage risk. Climate change is increasing the likelihood and intensity of natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. The UK Environment...

As I engaged with AI chatbot Peter Singer's AI, I was struck by the importance of respecting wishes and values in sensitive conversations, while also recognizing its limitations in nuance and emotional resonance. As I sat down to converse with Peter Singer's AI chatbot, I couldn't help but feel a...

NASA's Curiosity rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, revealing that the planet lost its habitable climate due to a slow carbon cycle. The rover found evidence of a long-lost carbon cycle and life-friendly climate in ancient rocks. A NASA Rover's Groundbreaking Discovery on Mars The Search for Carbon on...

A groundbreaking study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics reveals the molecular mechanism behind cleft lip and cleft palate, two of the most common birth defects. New Study Reveals the Molecular Mechanism Behind Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cleft lip and cleft palate, two of the most common birth...

As the UK's largest teaching union, the National Education Union (NEU), takes a stand against Labour over pay, teachers are facing a crossroads. With a fully funded pay rise demanded, the NEU warns of industrial action if demands are not met. The UK's largest teaching union, the National Education Union...

As the notion of declining intelligence in modern kids continues to be debunked, a closer examination of the evidence reveals that technology is not eroding cognitive abilities. In fact, research shows that each successive generation exhibits higher average IQ scores compared to its predecessors. The notion that technology is eroding...

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a lone black hole, one with no star orbiting it, located in the constellation Sagittarius. This groundbreaking discovery marks the first time such an object has been detected. Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a lone black hole, one with no star orbiting it,...

Unraveling the mysteries of ancient computing, a groundbreaking simulation reveals that the Antikythera mechanism may not have functioned as previously thought. Could this enigmatic device be more than just a relic of the past? The Antikythera mechanism, a 2000-year-old device discovered in a shipwreck thought to date back to around...

A groundbreaking dental surgery has been performed on a sloth at Chester Zoo, marking the first time such an operation has been carried out on a sloth, in a pioneering effort to treat a rare and unique toothache condition. A groundbreaking dental surgery has been performed on Rico, a two-toed...