Technology Quantum supremacy has arrived – what happens to computing now? The claim that a quantum computer has done something a classical machine can't has generated plenty of excitement, but true quantum computing will take time to appear News
Life Scientists have trained rats to drive tiny cars to collect food Rats seem to find driving relaxing Rats have mastered the art of driving a tiny car, suggesting that their brains are more flexible than we thought. The finding could be used to understand how learning new skills relieves stress and how neurological and psychiatric conditions affect mental capabilities. We know that rodents can learn to … News
Space The ‘nuclear pasta’ in neutron stars could transform particle physics Field notes from space-time | To learn more about the mysteries of quantum chromodynamics, we are probing the universe’s densest stars, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein in her latest column News
Technology A perfect MeerKAT moment as the sun breaks through above the telescope Photographer Enrico Sacchetti THIS dramatic photo shows the test bed for the world's largest, most powerful radio telescope, the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). The dishes are part of the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa, a precursor to the SKA project that will be built in South Africa and Australia from 2020. The first SKA antenna … Regulars
Life Parasites are going extinct in droves – and we should be very worried They cause deadly diseases and brainwash crickets to leap into ponds, so why are conservationists fighting to save parasites from extinction? Features
Mind How does consciousness work? A radical theory has mind-blowing answers The Feeling of Life Itself by Christof Koch charts a radical theory about consciousness that shows the survival advantages for humans, and why computers can never be conscious Culture
Space How to spot Taurus, star clusters and a meteor shower in the night sky The constellation Taurus is packed with interesting stars. Here's how to find It, and learn about the zodiac and your star sign in the process Regulars
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