Quantum Physics Can Explain Earth’s Weather
By treating Earth as a topological insulator—a state of quantum matter—physicists found a powerful explanation for the twisting movements of the planet’s air and seas
By treating Earth as a topological insulator—a state of quantum matter—physicists found a powerful explanation for the twisting movements of the planet’s air and seas
Language model AIs seem smart because of how they string words together, but in reality, they can’t do anything without many people guiding them every step of the way
Many young adults, facing the largest student loan burden in history, report depression, anxiety and an overhanging sense of dread
Fears of “social contagion,” used to support anti-transgender legislation, are not supported by science
Debate rages over which languages can claim to have the earliest origin
An analysis of previous trials suggests blue-light-filtering lenses may not reduce eyestrain or sleep problems
August and September will bring tens of millions of public school students back to class. Many face health risks from rising temperatures
Thousands of usually solitary octopuses gather to brood eggs in a special spot off California
Climate change is making wildfires more likely and more intense, exposing more people to dangerous wildfire smoke. Scientists are continuing to learn how much damage that smoke can do to the environment and human health...
When trees get too hot, energy production in their leaves breaks down
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