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Meet Evo, an AI model that can predict the effects of gene mutations with 'unparalleled accuracy'Evo is a large language model that is not trained on words but on the genomes of millions of microbes. It can accurately predict the effects of mutations.
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'It invites us to reconsider our notion of shadow': Laser beams can actually cast their own shadows, scientists discoverAfter discussing the quirks in 3D modeling software, where a laser beam is treated as a solid object that can cast a shadow, scientists decided to experiment in real life — and found that laser beams can indeed cast a shadow under the right conditions.
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'Edge of chaos' neuroscience theory could lead to superfast computing chips that behave like superconductorsBy tapping into the enigmatic theory of how neurons transmit signals, scientists have proven they can one day build computer chips with near-zero electrical resistance.
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New memory chip controlled by light and magnets could one day make AI computing less power-hungryA new type of ultrafast memory uses optical signals and magnets to efficiently process and store data.
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Chemists broke a 100-year-old rule to make extremely unstable moleculesScientists have just broken a 100-year-old chemistry rule and synthesized a type of 3D, unstable molecule called an anti-Bredt olefin.
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The '3-body problem' may not be so chaotic after all, new study suggestsScientists studying the infamous 3-body problem have discovered certain "islands of regularity" that emerge from the gravitational chaos.
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Scientists have built an AI-powered 'electronic tongue'This new device can AI to distinguish between different coffee blends or detect when food or drink may be on the verge of going bad.
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Amazingly simple discovery extends Li-ion battery lifespan by 50% — meaning you don't have to replace your gadgets as oftenBatteries used in smartphones or in EVs normally charge for 10 hours on their first cycle, but turbo-charging them to 100% capacity in 20 minutes may lead to a 50% longer lifespan.
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Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure whyAbout 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it's not clear why.
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Quantum compasses closer to replacing GPS after scientists squeeze key refrigerator-sized laser system onto a microchipQuantum compasses need six atom interferometers, each the size of a small room, to work. But scientists have made crucial steps to miniaturizing these devices.
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Future chips could swap silicon for a 3-atom-thick crystal semiconductor full of 'defects' that pack in more powerNext generation of computer chips could ditch silicon for TMD — a 2D material that is embedded with 'defects' which can be harnessed to improve performance.
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What is ASMR, and why do only some people experience it?If you've ever fallen into a rabbit hole of ASMR videos, you might wonder how the peculiar sensation comes about. Here's what we know.
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Why can't we see colors well in the dark?In the dark, vivid colors seem to fade to gray and they're hard to tell apart. Why is that?
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What is the 3-body problem, and is it really unsolvable?The three-body problem is a physics conundrum that has boggled scientists since Isaac Newton's day. But what is it, why is it so hard to solve and is the sci-fi series of the same name really possible?
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Does the Milky Way orbit anything?Do galaxies, including our own Milky Way, orbit anything in the universe?
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Massive study of 8,000 cats reveals which breeds live longestBirman and Burmese cats live the longest, while Sphynx cats die the youngest, a giant new study of U.K. cats found.
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Why can't we see the far side of the moon?Spacecraft have visited and photographed the far side of the moon, but why can't we see it from Earth?
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Why do cats' claws retract but dogs' claws don't?Why don't dogs claws retract like felines' do?
