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The best value rowing machine we've ever tested now has a $101 saving in this early Black Friday deal
By Rich Owen published
Deals The budget-friendly ProForm 750R rowing machine is even better value than ever with this price cut.
Save $110 on these amazing stargazing binoculars at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals Explore the skies for less with the Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 at their lowest price since February — now $210 ahead of Black Friday
Do air purifiers help with bad smells?
By Joanne Lewsley, Anna Gora last updated
REFERENCE Air purifiers can capture airborne pollutants, but do they also help with bad smells?
'It invites us to reconsider our notion of shadow': Laser beams can actually cast their own shadows, scientists discover
By Skyler Ware published
After 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.
Best microscopes for students 2024
By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated
Discover a microscopic world with one of the best microscopes for students and young scientists, without emptying your wallet.
Best microscopes for kids 2024
By Morgan Bailee Boggess McCoy last updated
Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids.
How do air purifiers work?
By Kerry Taylor-Smith last updated
REFERENCE A device that removes pollutants is an appealing prospect, but how exactly do air purifiers work?
Are air purifiers safe for pets?
By Lawrie Jones last updated
REFERENCE Are air purifiers safe to use around our furry friends?
'Edge of chaos' neuroscience theory could lead to superfast computing chips that behave like superconductors
By Skyler Ware published
By 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.
IBM's newest 156-qubit quantum chip can run 50 times faster than its predecessor — equipping it for scientific research
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
When combined with Qiskit software tools, the 156-qubit R2 Heron quantum processor can perform 5,000 two-qubit gate operations — double the previous best — meaning it's ready for complex quantum computations, IBM scientists say.
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