New classification of chess openings

Using real data from an online chess platform, scientists studied similarities of different chess openings. Based…

Absolute zero in the quantum computer

Absolute zero cannot be reached — unless you have an infinite amount of energy or an…

How genes, brain characteristics and intelligence are connected

Genes influence different structures and the function of the brain. These in turn explain differences in…

Obesity turning arthritic joint cells into pro-inflammation 'bad apples'

Being overweight may be physically changing the environment within people’s joints, as new research suggests that…

Sailing cargo ships can benefit from new aerodynamic tech

A research team has demonstrated a unique method that reduces the aerodynamic resistance of ships by…

Legacy industrial contamination in the Arctic permafrost

A previously underestimated risk lurks in the frozen soil of the Arctic. When the ground thaws…

Red tide warning system

Current methods to monitor red tide are limited. Using AUTOHOLO, a new autonomous, submersible, 3D holographic…

Discovery could hold the key to healthy aging during global warming

Researchers have long known that many animals live longer in colder climates than in warmer climates.…

A miniature heart in a petri dish: Organoid emulates development of the human heart

A team has induced stem cells to emulate the development of the human heart. The result…

Sleight-of-hand magic trick only fools monkeys with opposable thumbs

An illusion involving a hidden thumb confounds capuchin and squirrel monkeys for the same reason it…