Covid-19 has caused a drop in emissions – but it’s not a climate fix 31. marec 2020 (15:28) The new coronavirus has led to a drastic reduction in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, but no credible environmentalists say the response to the pandemic is a solution to climate change(New Scientist)
Even a computer the size of the universe can’t predict everything 31. marec 2020 (13:14) Fundamental limits on space and time mean that the motion of three black holes is impossible to predict, even with the most powerful computer that could ever be built(New Scientist)
Pluto formed quickly with a deep ocean covering its entire surface 30. marec 2020 (23:59) Pluto’s ancient oceans may have come about just after the icy world was born, melting from ice in a process that suggests the dwarf planet took just 30,000 years to form(New Scientist)
Coronavirus latest: Interventions 'saved 59,000 lives' in 11 countries 30. marec 2020 (17:40) The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic(New Scientist)
Soya protein can help make lab-grown beef with the texture of meat 30. marec 2020 (16:00) Lab-grown ‘meat’ often uses gelatin produced in slaughterhouses to give artificial beef a meat-like texture – but substituting soya protein can achieve that without killing animals(New Scientist)
Mars may have had hot springs millions of years ago 30. marec 2020 (16:00) The more we look at Mars, the more signs of ancient water we find. Now a study suggests that the Red Planet could have been home to hot springs(New Scientist)
Mind-reading AI turns thoughts into words using a brain implant 30. marec 2020 (16:00) Four women already using a brain implant for their epilepsy have been able to turn their thoughts into words with the help of a mind-reading artificial intelligence(New Scientist)
Coronavirus latest news: US overtakes China with most confirmed cases 27. marec 2020 (17:40) The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic(New Scientist)
