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Error-correction record pushes quantum computers closer to usefulness
New Scientist - 19 Oct 2026 12:00
Useful quantum computers will have to use many logical qubits as their computational building blocks, and researchers just broke the record for how reliable they can be
Scientists reach the ultimate quantum limit on a surface
Science Daily - 19 Oct 2026 23:02
Scientists have achieved a quantum breakthrough by creating an ultra-clean surface where individual molecules can maintain their delicate quantum properties at the fundamental limit. The discovery could unlock unpreceden...
NASA solves a strange mystery hidden inside asteroid Bennus boulders
Science Daily - 19 Oct 2026 22:23
NASA scientists have finally uncovered why asteroid Bennu loses heat so quickly despite being covered in massive boulders. Samples returned to Earth reveal that its rocks are filled with hidden cracks, solving a mystery ...
Four Paths the Brain Takes After Trauma
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2026 21:06
A 6-month study of 1,035 adults reveals four distinct trauma trajectories, showing symptom tracking predicts PTSD far better than single mental health checks.
Why painful arthritis can return stronger after cancer treatment
Science Daily - 19 Oct 2026 20:49
Researchers discovered that recurring arthritis triggered by cancer immunotherapy may be driven by immune cells that remember previous attacks and return in a more aggressive state. The findings could pave the way for tr...
11th-century 'pizza peel' discovered in Russia doubled as a medieval game board
Live Science - 19 Oct 2026 19:38
Archaeologists in Russia unearthed a flat wooden "pizza paddle" that had a board game carved into it.
A gene variant triples the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease - fat buildup in brain cells may be to blame, study finds
Live Science - 19 Oct 2026 19:35
A gene variant called APOE4 is the biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Scientists are finally figuring out how it works.
Forgotten particle could answer mystery of why we exist, say physicists
Phys.org - 19 Oct 2026 19:10
Scientists have unveiled a new theory on the birth of the cosmos, suggesting the early universe was shaped by an ancient particle that has been overlooked for decades.
Are we about to solve the greatest mystery of the neutrino?
New Scientist - 19 Oct 2026 19:00
We have long had a seemingly simple question about neutrinos: how much do they weigh? Now, a gigantic experiment in China is poised to find out - and the answer could transform particle physics forever
New AI Tool Could Help Scientists Make Rare Cross-Disciplinary Leaps
Singularity Hub - 19 Oct 2026 17:58
Using a system called BootLoops, scientists produced 36 papers in three months. Paired with experts, the tool could pollinate ideas across fields. The post New AI Tool Could Help Scientists Make Rare Cross-Disciplinary L...
How the Brain Merges Sights and Sounds to Read Feelings
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2026 17:33
Neuroscientists uncover how the brain merges facial expressions and vocal tones, revealing cross-sensory hubs that decode emotion across sight and sound.
Depression and Anxiety Fuel Maternal Memory Lapses
Neuroscience News - 19 Oct 2026 16:53
A new study finds anxiety and depression drive pregnancy brain fog, while exercise relieves depression fog but can worsen anxiety-related slips.
World's fastest AI-powered racing drone outflies the best human pilots
Live Science - 19 Oct 2026 16:40
An AI-operated drone learned to fly from scratch and navigated a race course at speeds over 60 mph, using a single camera.
Itsabout toget a lot harder to keep countries honest about climate change
New Scientist - 19 Oct 2026 16:20
Arow over when to publish crucial climate change assessmentsrisks lettingcountries off the hook on emissions cuts
Bottlenose whales may look after each other when theyre sick
New Scientist - 19 Oct 2026 16:00
Northern bottlenose whales are more likely to stick together when individuals are poorly or emaciated
'Cute demo, but totally impractical': Experts are skeptical that Tesla's 'Rocket' Roadster could actually work in the real world
Live Science - 19 Oct 2026 16:00
Tesla has unveiled a new version of its Roadster EV that can briefly take to the air using SpaceX tech. Whether it actually qualifies as a flying car is another matter.
Discovery of T. rexs cousin upends our understanding of tyrannosaur evolution
New Scientist - 19 Oct 2026 15:00
A dinosaur that is new to science has features of both subfamilies of the tyrannosaur group, complicating our understanding of how they evolved
Are we about to solve the greatest mystery of the neutrino?
New Scientist - 19 Oct 2026 15:00
We have long had a seemingly simple question about neutrinos: how much do they weigh? Now, a gigantic experiment in China is poised to find out - and the answer could transform particle physics forever
Normally forbidden emissions from graphene could expose quantum fluctuations in incoming light
Phys.org - 19 Oct 2026 13:40
Voltage fluctuations, light fluctuations, temperature fluctuations-any fluctuations are troublesome and thus undesirable. They don't just cause discomfort; in engineering and medical applications, they affect the acc...
Scientists redetermine a key strontium frequency with 50 times better precision for quantum technologies
Phys.org - 19 Oct 2026 13:20
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has remeasured a key transition frequency of the strontium (Sr) atom for the first time in 88 years, since 1938, using a photonic grating chip. It has establi...
Romans may have set fire to Celtic town during conquest to 'humiliate' the enemy, archaeologists find
Live Science - 19 Oct 2026 12:00
Archaeologists discovered a first century B.C. military camp that was erected during Emperor Augustus's Cantabrian Wars.
X-rays reveal surprisingly long-lived spin waves in copper oxide
Phys.org - 19 Oct 2026 11:40
Today's computer technology, based on silicon chips, is slowly reaching its physical limits. Components cannot be miniaturized indefinitely, and clock speeds cannot be increased indefinitely. At the same time, huge A...