IBM Releases First-Ever 1,000-Qubit Quantum Chip
The company announces its latest huge chip—but will now focus on developing smaller chips with a fresh approach to “error correction”
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ibm-releases-first-ever-1-000-qubit-quantum-chip/
Google Taps Hot Rocks to Cool Climate
The potential of geothermal energy as a carbon-free power source is well known. Now companies such as Google are helping to unlock it
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/google-taps-hot-rocks-to-cool-climate/
Polar Bear Dens Are Hard for Humans to See, but Drone-Mounted Radar Can Help
As humans encroach on polar bear habitats, new tools such as drone-mounted radar can prevent us from disrupting the hidden dens where bears give birth
What's Causing Mysterious Respiratory Illness in Dogs?
Veterinarians and researchers are investigating mysterious clusters of severe respiratory disease in dogs
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whats-causing-mysterious-respiratory-illness-in-dogs/
Light Can Travel Backward in Time (Sort Of)
Light can be reflected not only in space but also in time—and researchers exploring such “time reflections” are finding a wealth of delightfully odd and useful effects
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/light-can-travel-backward-in-time-sort-of/
See the Brain Like Never Before in This Gorgeous Art
The complexity of the brain comes to life in the annual Art of Neuroscience competition
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-the-brain-like-never-before-in-this-gorgeous-art/
New EPA Methane Rule Will Slash Emissions from Oil and Gas
At the COP28 climate meeting, the EPA announced the final version of a rule that aims to deeply cut methane emissions by requiring equipment upgrades and regular leak inspections
Don't Fall for Big Oil's Carbon Capture Deceptions
Carbon capture technology is a PR fig leaf designed to help Big Oil delay the phase-out of fossil fuels
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/dont-fall-for-big-oils-carbon-capture-deceptions/
Is Too Little Play Hurting Our Kids?
A long-term decline in unsupervised activity may be contributing to mental health declines in children and adolescents.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/is-too-little-play-hurting-our-kids/
Could Blood Transfusions and Tissue Transplants Spread Certain Dementias?
Scattered evidence suggests that aberrant proteins act as “seeds” to transmit neurodegenerative disease, but the jury is still out
Primordial Helium May Be Leaking from Earth's Core
Helium gas may be seeping from Earth’s core, say scientists who found extremely high helium isotope ratios in lavas on Baffin Island
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/primordial-helium-may-be-leaking-from-earths-core/
How Misinformation Spreads Through War
Three experts break down how misinformation and propaganda spread through conflict, and how to debunk it yourself.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/how-misinformation-spreads-through-conflict/
Inside the Satellite Tech Revealing Gaza's Destruction
Amid restrictions on optical satellite images, researchers have developed a radar technique to gauge building damage in Gaza
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/inside-the-satellite-tech-revealing-gazas-destruction/
Robots Made from Human Cells Can Move on Their Own and Heal Wounds
Researchers have created “anthrobots” out of human lung cells that are capable of moving independently and even healing damaged tissue
Efforts to Slow Climate Change Could Inadvertently Create Humanitarian Crises
In promoting renewable energy, wealthier nations could worsen health, housing and labor problems in the developing nations where materials are sourced
Your Guide to the COP28 Climate Meeting in Dubai
The COP28 climate summit in Dubai has begun. Here’s how to understand the negotiations and squabbles about money and the “phaseout” versus “phasedown” of fossil fuels
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/your-guide-to-the-cop28-climate-meeting-in-dubai/
This Molecule Is a Nanoscale Bulldozer
Researchers discovered that a heart-shaped molecule will jump in straight lines when given an electric jolt
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/this-molecule-is-a-nanoscale-bulldozer/
Autoimmunity Has Reached Epidemic Levels. We Need Urgent Action to Address It
Environment and lifestyle changes have increased the prevalence of autoimmune diseases. If we want to address this epidemic, let’s start acting like it
Stuffy Noses Are Miserable. These Nasal Congestion Treatments Actually Work
Snotty, stuffy noses are the hallmark of cold and flu season, but some medications and at-home remedies may offer relief
How to Find the Darkest Night Sky for Stargazing
Where can you find the best sites for stargazing—and why is a dark sky important?
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-find-the-darkest-night-sky-for-stargazing/