What exactly would a full-scale quantum computer be useful for? 16. April 2025 (16:00) As quantum computers mature, they will be transformational. But there are good reasons why we don’t yet know exactly which problems they will excel at – and that makes them all the more exciting(New Scientist)
First ever confirmed image of a colossal squid in the deep ocean 15. April 2025 (23:00) The colossal squid is the largest invertebrate on the planet, but it is also surprisingly elusive. An image of a 30-centimetre-long juvenile is our first glimpse of the animal in its natural habitat(New Scientist)
Drought may have sped the demise of Rapa Nui sculpture culture 15. April 2025 (20:00) A decades-long stretch of extremely low precipitation in the 1500s may have spurred cultural changes among the Rapa Nui people that reduced time spent building statues, but not all archaeologists agree(New Scientist)
How to spot the 2025 Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers 15. April 2025 (18:00) The Lyrids and Eta Aquarids meteor showers can both be seen starting in late April, with viewing opportunities in both the northern and southern hemispheres(New Scientist)
People are really bad at spotting AI-generated deepfake voices 15. April 2025 (16:00) Tests show that when people hear recordings of real voices and AI-created ones, they mostly fail to spot the fakes – raising concerns about scams involving counterfeit voices(New Scientist)
A timeline of the most important events in quantum mechanics 15. April 2025 (16:00) Explore the key moments in the history of quantum theory, from the early ideas of Albert Einstein and Werner Heisenberg to the discovery of phenomena like superposition and entanglement – and today’s quantum computers(New Scientist)
What does quantum theory really tell us about the nature of reality? 15. April 2025 (16:00) For 100 years, quantum theory has painted the subatomic world as strange beyond words. But bold new interpretations and experiments may help us to finally grasp its true meaning(New Scientist)
A timeline of the most important events in quantum mechanics 15. April 2025 (16:00) Explore the key moments in the history of quantum theory, from the early ideas of Albert Einstein and Werner Heisenberg to the discovery of phenomena like superposition and entanglement – and today’s quantum computers(New Scientist)
