Carlo Rovelli on what we get wrong about the origins of quantum theory 15. April 2025 (16:00) Conventional accounts of the birth of quantum theory often overlook the pivotal role of one of its luminaries – and this has led to a persistent misunderstanding of what it really means, argues physicist Carlo Rovelli(New Scientist)
Drones and sensors could help predict ocean current shutdown 15. April 2025 (12:00) A massive research project will investigate the role of icebergs in driving melting of the Greenland ice sheet, a process that could trigger a catastrophic collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation(New Scientist)
Antarctic teams drill oldest ice cores yet in search of climate clues 14. April 2025 (20:00) Ice cores that record 1.2 million years of Earth’s atmosphere are on their way to Europe to be analysed, and an Australian drilling team is hoping to go even further back in time(New Scientist)
Inside the mouth-watering race to master lab-grown chocolate 14. April 2025 (18:00) We’ve now figured out how to culture chocolate in the lab. The breakthrough could help with spiralling cocoa costs, and may even lead to tastier treats with more nutritional value(New Scientist)
Electrical synapses genetically engineered in mammals for first time 14. April 2025 (14:00) Scientists have used gene editing to produce artificial electrical synapses in mice, where they can be targeted to make the animals more sociable or reduce their risk of OCD-like symptoms(New Scientist)
US military launches initiative to find the best quantum computer 12. April 2025 (00:00) The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) wants to know which of the quantum computers now in development have the best chance of being game-changing technologies(New Scientist)
