Nvidia’s Blackwell AI ‘superchip’ is the most powerful yet
A computer chip featuring over 400 billion transistors can train artificial intelligence models faster and using less energy, says Nvidia…
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Plants thrive in lunar soil with help from phosphorus-making bacteria
The moon lacks the nutrients that plants need to grow, but adding three types of bacteria to a simulation of…
Springy ice seen for the first time may explain how clouds make rain
Clouds are made up of many tiny drops of liquid water suspended at temperatures below freezing, before they are penetrated…
Strange, spiny beetle discovered in Japan
A new-to-science species of beetle is marked by a distinct yellow band on its shoulders, long hair-like scales all over…
Hunter-gatherer genes gave European farmers an immunity boost
An analysis of ancient genomes has revealed that the descendants of Stone Age farmers in Europe and hunter-gatherers gained more…
MRSA could be prevented with genetically engineered antibodies
Genetic mutations to an antibody prevented MRSA infections in mice, and boosted the effectiveness of antibiotics for fighting the infection
World’s first baby born by IVF done almost entirely by a machine
A baby has been born after being conceived via IVF performed by a machine, with a medical professional merely overseeing…
The 13 drugs and supplements that could slow brain ageing
Hydrocortisone and testosterone are just two of 13 drugs and supplements that could lessen the impact of genes that accelerate…
A new definition of obesity could help treat millions of people
Obesity is typically assessed by measuring someone's body mass index, but now researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach…
How India has slowly but surely become a major player in space
India’s space agency has been remarkably successful in recent years, growing the country’s prestige on the global stage – and…