A bit too much: Reducing the bit width of Ising models for quantum annealing

Quantum annealers are devices that physically implement a quantum system called the ‘Ising model’ to solve…

First global study shows uneven urbanization among large cities in the last two decades

In the first-ever study on the characteristics of urbanization in large cities around the world, researchers…

'Virtual biopsies' could replace tissue biopsies in future thanks to new technique

A new advanced computing technique using routine medical scans to enable doctors to take fewer, more…

The new face of the Antarctic

In the future, the Antarctic could become a greener place and be colonized by new species.…

Robots in the air and on the water could improve shellfish farming

Aquaculture is the world’s fastest-growing animal-protein production sector, and the use of robots in many industries…

Why feral cats are such a threat to Australian wildlife

A team of researchers at the University of Tasmania has determined why feral cats are such…

Space Dynamics Lab Achieves Critical Milestone for NASA Space Weather Mission

Space Dynamics Lab Achieves Critical Milestone for NASA Space Weather Mission Click here for…

The empire strikes back: Resurging imperialism threatens geopolitical stability

In recent years, nationalist leaders have staked claims on lost territories in order to restore the…

Brain evolution may have allowed our cognitive process to extend to technology

Emiliano Bruner, a researcher at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), has…

No more material world? A seismic shift in post-pandemic consumerism

The pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives. Not least is how we decide what…