Pepper X: The world has a new hottest chilli
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Doubts cast over D-Wave’s claim of quantum computer supremacy
D-Wave's claim that its quantum computers can solve problems that would take hundreds of years on classical machines have been…
Astronomers spotted the highest energy light ever seen from a pulsar
Gamma rays with energies upwards of 20 teraelectronvolts have been recorded from the Vela pulsar – 20 times higher than…
Light-based computers are getting close to a commercial launch
Computers that use photons rather than electrons to manipulate data promise greater speed and energy efficiency, and the technology is…
Honey made by ants could treat some bacterial and fungal infections
An ant species in Australia makes honey that killed some bacterial and fungal infections in the lab, raising hopes that…
The most iconic images taken during the covid-19 pandemic
Many emotive and inspiring photographs were taken when covid-19 turned our lives upside down – here are some of the…
No clear evidence that meditation or mindfulness makes you happy
Commonly recommended ways to boost our mood – which can also include expressing gratitude or spending time in nature –…
First Nations astronomers predicted eclipses without using writing
The oldest written records of eclipses are in cuneiform texts from around 2000 BC, but examination of oral traditions reveal…
Vulcan launch: Why is NASA going back to the moon?
NASA has launched a robotic lander towards the moon in its first mission to the lunar surface since the Apollo…
AI shows no sign of consciousness yet, but we know what to look for
The latest generations of artificial intelligence models show little to no trace of 14 signs of self-awareness predicted by prominent…