First-ever 3D map of the clitoris maps all nerves in high resolution
A new study takes a closer look at one of the least studied organs in the human body: the clitoris, the structure responsible for female sexual pleasure. Once described as a “shameful part” by a 16th century anatomist, the clitoris has historically been ignored in research due to taboos. Additionally, dissection of the clitoral nerve […]
IBM quantum processors deliver highest fidelity computations over longest period on record
Researchers have achieved a new record for qubit fidelity in a superconducting quantum computer system, overcoming a key barrier in quantum computing. In a study published February 27 in the journal Nature Communications, scientists from IBM, Germany’s RWTH Aachen University, and Los Angeles-based startup Quantum Elements worked to correct and suppress quantum errors, the biggest […]
Sungrazer Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) could shine brighter than ever on Saturday
A rare ‘sungrazer’ comet is about to pass very close to our star and could become visible in sunlight. Or it could completely collapse before our eyes. Either way, there’s a chance we’ll see something special in the night sky, and a big tail could be visible later this week. Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) was […]
New adjustments to Einstein’s theory of relativity could change our understanding of the Big Bang
The Big Bang is often described as the moment when everything began, a point of infinite density where the laws of physics broke down. But what if the photo is incomplete? A new study proposes a different explanation for the birth of the universe. Instead of an abrupt start from a singularity, as predicted by […]
In pictures: Artemis II’s historic moon launch
On April 1, four astronauts set off on a 10-day voyage around the moon and back. The mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time since 1972, will test key systems in preparation for two moon landings in 2028, which will lay the foundation for a permanent base on the moon. […]
Ancient Vietnamese child’s remains could challenge theories about the origins of syphilis
Vietnamese archaeologists have made a discovery that could rewrite scientists’ understanding of the origins of syphilis. Researchers have discovered the remains of three Stone Age humans who suffered from a debilitating bacterial disease that left marks on their bones and teeth. The disease is in the same family as syphilis, and the discovery of the […]
Chemists produce hydrogen from bread crumbs in breakthrough reaction that could replace some fossil fuels
Bread crumbs from food waste could replace fossil fuels as a source of hydrogen in one of the most common chemical reactions used in chemical manufacturing, new research suggests. The new process, reported February 23 in the journal Nature Chemistry, combines a natural bacterial fermentation process with a metal catalyst to produce a series of […]
Earth’s energy imbalance is much more extreme than climate models show, but scientists aren’t sure why
The world’s best climate models don’t capture the true extent of Earth’s energy imbalances, and scientists don’t know why. Rather than reflecting actual satellite observations, the model consistently underestimates the growing gap, or imbalance, between the amount of energy Earth receives from the sun and the amount of energy the planet radiates into space, a […]
Chinese satellite equipped with robotic Octopus arm passes critical refueling test in orbit – increasing chances of extending the lifespan of space assets
A Chinese satellite equipped with a robotic “octopus arm” has passed a crucial refueling test in low Earth orbit (LEO), state media said. This achievement highlights China’s continued leadership in this particular technology, which NASA has yet to catch up to. The experimental spacecraft will eventually deploy giant balloons in LEO, which could help solve […]
‘That’s not the way to build a digital mind’: How failures in reasoning are preventing AI models from achieving human-level intelligence
Architectural limitations of today’s most popular artificial intelligence (AI) tools may limit their ability to become more intelligent, new research suggests. A study published on February 5th on the preprint arXiv server argues that modern large-scale language models (LLMs) are inherently prone to breakdowns in problem-solving logic known as “reasoning failures.” Reasoning failures occur when […]