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New QPU benchmark will show when quantum computers surpass existing computing capabilities, scientists say
A new quantum computing benchmark has revealed the strengths and weaknesses of several quantum proce ...View More
Pair of 'glowing' lava lakes spotted on Africa's most active volcanoes as they erupt simultaneously — Earth from space
This striking, false-color satellite image shows the intense heat coming from a pair of lava lakes t ...View More
Simple blood test could reveal likelihood of deadly skin cancer returning, study suggests
A simple blood test could reveal who is at high risk of skin cancer recurrence after tumor-removal s ...View More
Nearly 3 million extra deaths by 2030 could result from HIV funding cuts, study suggests
Editor's note: This story was first published on March 26, 2025.We could see up to 10.8 million more ...View More
Schrödinger's cat-inspired quantum computing now 160 times more reliable thanks to new discovery
Quantum computing company Alice & Bob has improved the reliability of its cat qubits, which coul ...View More
Life on Mars could survive — so long as you're one of these strange, hybrid lifeforms
Earth-based lifeforms known as lichens may be tough enough to survive on Mars, a new study suggests. ...View More
See Venus at its 'greatest brilliancy' this week — or wait until Sept. 2026
Go outside an hour before sunrise on Thursday, April 24, and if the skies are clear, you'll be greet ...View More
How will the latest generation of fighter jets stand out? The answer lies in stealth tech.
The most advanced fighter jets in the world are known as "fifth generation". They contain technologi ...View More
'Beauty' particle discovered at world's largest atom smasher could unlock new physics
Physicists at the world's largest particle accelerator have made a first-of-its-kind discovery about ...View More
'Secrets of the Penguins' will take penguin observations 'to another level,' executive producer James Cameron
"Secrets of the Penguins," a three-part documentary executive produced by James Cameron, is set to r ...View More
