The mountain section whose collapse triggered deadly floods in Nepal and China on August 26 experienced exceptionally high temperatures in the days before the disaster, according to meteorological data reconstructed and analysed
China has long been a hub for global scientific research, attracting foreign scholars with promising funding opportunities and cutting-edge facilities. However, in recent years, evolving security laws and pandemic restrictions have posed
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The article from Nature highlights the uncertain fate of the Athena lunar lander, which touched down on the Moon on 6 March in an unexpected orientation. Built by Intuitive Machines, Athena was
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Microsoft’s claim to have created the first ‘topological qubits’—a milestone in quantum computing—has come under renewed scrutiny. A recent analysis questions the validity of the test Microsoft uses to detect Majorana quasiparticles,
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Air France-KLM is banking on high-spending American tourists to fuel its recovery after a difficult year, according to CEO Ben Smith. The airline has seen “amazing” demand for premium travel, particularly from
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Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered how specific neurons in the brainstem influence the decision to persist, explore new options, or disengage from a task. The study, published in Nature,
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Accusations of sexual misconduct in academia can damage a researcher’s reputation in ways that scientific fraud does not. A new study published in PLoS ONE finds that scientists accused of sexual harassment
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The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fueling a dramatic rise in energy consumption, yet the true scale of its electricity demands remains uncertain. A recent Nature report highlights the growing concerns
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For the first time, artificial intelligence could allow astronomers to witness the epic collision of neutron stars in real time, turning telescopes toward these cosmic cataclysms before they even occur. A breakthrough
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Jeff Bezos is transforming Blue Origin with a no-nonsense, high-pressure approach similar to Amazon’s corporate culture as he aims to close the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The billionaire’s hands-on involvement has
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A new class action lawsuit has put OnlyFans under intense scrutiny, alleging that the platform knowingly allows third-party “chatters” to impersonate models and extract large sums of money from unsuspecting users. The
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