Venus has lava tubes, and they're weird 22. September 2025 (18:36) It has been suggested that lava tubes - underground tunnels carved out by molten rock - might be on Venus, and now we have direct evidence that this is the case(New Scientist)
Unforgeable quantum money can be stored in an ultracold ‘debit card’ 19. September 2025 (21:00) Using the quantum states of particles of light as currency could make for unforgeable transactions, and a new experiment has added a way to save some of that quantum money for future use, too(New Scientist)
Atmospheric hydrogen is rising, which may be a problem for the climate 19. September 2025 (17:31) Ice core records of atmospheric hydrogen reveal a huge rise in concentration since the Industrial Revolution which has contributed to global warming – and could sway the debate over hydrogen as a fuel(New Scientist)
Quantum computers have finally achieved unconditional supremacy 19. September 2025 (12:00) For the first time, researchers have mathematically proven that a quantum computer can solve a particular task faster than an ordinary computer, in a way that can never be beaten(New Scientist)
Starting HRT in early menopause may reduce women's risk of Alzheimer's 18. September 2025 (22:36) Hormone replacement therapy used within five years of the onset of menopause is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, while starting it later in life is associated with an increased risk(New Scientist)