We can build quantum computers using the rules of special relativity 22. April 2025 (22:00) Machine learning helped show how harnessing the weird effects of Einstein’s special relativity could enable a new kind of quantum computer – and it could also lead to new insights into the quantum realm(New Scientist)
LHC breaks the record for heaviest antimatter nucleus ever seen 22. April 2025 (15:00) Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider found evidence of an unprecedentedly heavy and exotic form of antimatter in the aftermath of a collision between extremely fast lead ions(New Scientist)
Will climate change lead to an industrial boom in the Arctic? 22. April 2025 (10:00) The US and other nations are eager to exploit the Arctic’s mineral wealth, but despite the thawing of ice and permafrost, accessing buried treasure in the region remains extremely challenging(New Scientist)
Daily pill could replace weight-loss shots like Ozempic and Wegovy 21. April 2025 (22:36) A daily pill developed by the US pharmaceutical company Lilly may become a convenient alternative to injectable drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. In phase III trials it significantly lowered blood sugar and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes(New Scientist)
Reducing high blood pressure can cut risk of dementia 21. April 2025 (18:00) Common medications for keeping blood pressure down, including ACE inhibitors, diuretics and calcium channel blockers, also lower the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment(New Scientist)
