Новости за 18.08.2023

A container ship on its way from South Korea to Denmark is using methanol fuel that reduces emissions – although future fuels may be greener

The difficulty of quantum error correction has been a major stumbling block for quantum computers, but IBM researchers have developed a way to make it far more efficient

Researchers have mapped how clusters of nerve cells in the brain connect to regulate wakefulness, which could open doors to new treatments for people in comas

Analysis of gene activity in a blood sample can help determine if a fever is caused by bacterial infection, a virus or an inflammatory disease

If a person says they believe an objectively false statement, AIs tend to agree with them – and the problem seems to get worse as models get bigger

Finding offers insight into the biodegradation of oil spills

An African bird called the greater honeyguide is said to lead honey badgers to beehives. Despite decades of reports, including faked footage, hard evidence has been tough to come by – but it’s more than just a myth

Thanks to the way human eyes work, a system that makes your phone screen blurry can prevent people reading it from a distance while still remaining legible up close

A chance to reconsider our scientific workforce

Questions remain over new body’s independence and budget

Critics say legislation would have shut down wide range of studies

As astronomers lose valuable windows for observations, cybersecurity experts wonder why hackers would target such facilities

Salty water is wrecking equipment and harming study organisms

German study finds worse quality of life in kids home schooled for longer–but the effects weren’t universal