Science news this week: Controversy around the dire wolf ‘de-extinctions’ and a 3D hologram breakthrough This week’s science roundup features some explosive findings, including the resurrection of the dire wolf and the…
What do black boxes on planes actually record?
[Free]What do black boxes on planes actually record? Black boxes, known for their vibrant orange colour, hold crucial information that can unveil the mysteries behind aircraft incidents. These remarkable devices, a brainchild…
Record-breaking ‘dead’ galaxy discovered by JWST lived fast and died young in the early universe
[Free]Record-breaking ‘dead’ galaxy discovered by JWST lived fast and died young in the early universe Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have discovered RUBIES-UDS-QG-z7, the most distant and ancient “dead”…
It’s time to clean up space junk before orbits become ‘unusable,’ according to new ESA report
[Free]It’s time to clean up space junk before orbits become ‘unusable,’ according to new ESA report A recent report by the European Space Agency highlights the urgent need for cleaning up space…
Alien Dyson spheres could really exist — but only in this 1 type of star system, new study hints
[Free]Alien Dyson spheres could really exist — but only in this 1 type of star system, new study hints Researchers have found a way to make Dyson spheres—those theoretical mega-structures that advanced…
Space photo of the week: Mars rises over the moon’s horizon at the best possible time
[Free]Space photo of the week: Mars rises over the moon’s horizon at the best possible time A spectacular image captured on January 13, 2025, shows Mars rising above the moon after being…
GPT-4.5 is the first AI model to pass an authentic Turing test, scientists say
[Free]GPT-4.5 is the first AI model to pass an authentic Turing test, scientists say OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 has officially passed the Turing test, fooling humans 73% of the time into believing it is…
The Earth’s oceans used to be green — and could one day turn purple, scientists say
[Free]The Earth’s oceans used to be green — and could one day turn purple, scientists say Recent research sheds light on the surprising history of Earth’s oceans, suggesting they were once a…
Scientific consensus shows race is a human invention, not biological reality
[Free]Scientific consensus shows race is a human invention, not biological reality Summary This article discusses the consensus among scientists that race is socially constructed rather than a biological reality. In light of…
What is quantum superposition and what does it mean for quantum computing?
[Free]What is quantum superposition and what does it mean for quantum computing? Quantum superposition is a mind-bending concept where tiny particles exist in multiple states simultaneously, so long as they’re not being…