Quantum computers are surprisingly random – but that's a good thing 03. July 2025 (21:00) While randomising a deck of cards gets more difficult as you add more cards, it turns out that the same isn't true for the qubits of quantum computers, which may prove surprisingly useful(New Scientist)
How vaccine recommendations have changed in the US 03. July 2025 (20:51) The US Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted in June to stop recommending certain kinds of flu vaccines, a notable shift in vaccine guidance(New Scientist)
Prehistoric Spanish people transported 2-tonne stone by boat 03. July 2025 (14:00) An analysis of the provenance of the Matarrubilla stone, a large megalith at Valencina in Spain, indicates that the monument’s builders must have had advanced seafaring technology(New Scientist)
The foolproof way to win any lottery, according to maths 03. July 2025 (11:00) How can you guarantee a huge payout from any lottery? Take a cue from combinatorics, and perhaps gather a few wealthy pals, says Jacob Aron(New Scientist)
Bioplastic habitats on Mars could be built from algae 02. July 2025 (21:00) A lab experiment that simulated Mars conditions showed that green algae can grow in plastic containers made from the same algae, setting the stage for a self-sustaining system to build habitats on the planet(New Scientist)
