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Scientists overcome a hidden obstacle to more powerful quantum computers
Researchers at RIKEN have demonstrated highly accurate control of multiple silicon spin qubits operating simultaneously, overcoming a major challenge for scaling up quantum computers.
New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras
Researchers have developed a three-dimensional thermal invisibility cloak that conceals objects from infrared cameras while protecting them from extreme temperatures, with potential applications in electronics and stealth technology.
UAE Hotels Lean On Short-Haul Markets To Drive Recovery
UAE hotels are shifting focus to short-haul markets from India, China, and Russia as higher airfares deter long-haul travelers following regional unrest and elevated jet fuel costs.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are mobilizing after a court rejected their petition to decriminalize marijuana for religious purposes, with followers vowing to appeal the decision.
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World’s oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows
Ocean surface temperatures reached a record 21.1°C in August, surpassing previous highs as climate change and the growing El Niño phenomenon intensify marine conditions worldwide.
Newton’s 300-year-old law just passed its biggest test yet
Researchers tested gravity across galaxy clusters separated by hundreds of millions of light-years, finding Newton’s 300-year-old inverse square law holds at cosmic scales, supporting dark matter theories.
NASA finds Earth microbes could survive on the Moon
NASA research indicates certain Earth microbes could survive in shadowed areas near the Moon’s South Pole, raising concerns about biological contamination during human lunar exploration missions.
Scientists find hidden “highways” guiding animal evolution
Researchers identified constrained evolutionary pathways governing how animal chromosomes reorganize across more than 600 million years of evolution, analyzing over 5,800 genomes from nearly 4,500 species.
Atomic catalyst unlocks the hidden value of plant waste
Researchers developed a single-atom catalyst containing ruthenium that efficiently breaks down lignin from plant waste into valuable aromatic chemicals under mild conditions without harsh additives.
A Manhattan-sized ice island just broke free from Greenland
A 76 square kilometer ice island roughly the size of Manhattan broke away from Petermann Glacier in Greenland on August 4, 2026, marking the glacier’s largest floating ice loss since 2012.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ nature survey
Suffolk Wildlife Trust has launched a survey in partnership with the University of Suffolk to assess public attitudes toward local nature and conservation efforts.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination campaign targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns. The programme aims to protect those at highest immediate risk of the disease.
Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man have voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating members in favor, citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has authorized the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, with volunteers to receive initial doses within weeks as the outbreak continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report criticizes the UK government’s pandemic procurement of personal protective equipment, finding nearly £10 billion was wasted on supplies for NHS workers.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government strategies over three decades.