Why ditching screens and embracing the outdoors may be the ultimate science-backed longevity hack
Quantum computers that correct their own errors usually require hundreds of thousands of qubits. Start-up Nord Quantique claims it can dramatically decrease that number – but many challenges remain
A new quantum material developed at Rice University combines unique symmetry-driven properties with superconductivity. A team of physicists from Rice University, led by Ming Yi and Emilia Morosan, has created a groundbreaking new material that could power the next generation of electronics. This
Humans are social creatures; we live in family groups, socialise with friends, and work with colleagues. Evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar’s ‘social brain hypothesis’ suggests that brain size is directly related to social group size in mammals. The bigger the group, the bigger the brain. In this interview with Research Outreach, we find out how Dunbar developed his theory as well as his now famous ‘Dunbar’s number’
Robin Dunbar discusses his eponymous ‘Dunbar’s Number’, primates to people, and why size matters with social groups and evolution.
Yoshua Bengio, an artificial intelligence pioneer, is creating a new nonprofit research organization to promote an alternative approach to developing cutting-edge AI systems, with the aim of mitigating the technology’s potential risks. The nonprofit, called LawZero, is set to launch Tuesday with $30 million in backing from one of former Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt’s philanthropic organizations and Skype co-founder Jaan Tallinn, among others. Bengio will lead a team of more than 1
A simple idea could be on the verge of going mainstream… even though the concept was invented back in 1901
The MIND diet, focusing on brain-healthy foods like leafy greens and berries, is linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, according to recent studies.
SpaceX is advancing its ambitious Mars plans, aiming to launch five Starships in 2026 and establish a self-sustaining city by 2033, despite facing challenges with vehicle performance and heat shield durability ## ## Questions to inspire discussion.
Production and Design.
🏭 Q: How is SpaceX aiming to increase Starship production? A: SpaceX plans to scale up from producing a Starship every 1–3 weeks to 3 ships per day or 1,000 ships annually using the Gigabay facility, requiring stable designs and efficient production processes.
🚀 Q: What changes are coming with the Block 3 Starship? A: Block 3 Starship will retain 6 engines, have 1,550 tons propellant capacity, 15.7 megatonnes thrust, 52.1 m height, and the entire stack will carry 5,200 tons of propellant.
🔥 Q: How will the Raptor 3 engine improve Starship? A: Raptor 3 will save 39 tons of vehicle mass by self-shielding, eliminating basic heat shielding on the booster bottom, making hot gas and plasma leaks easier to manage. Testing and Development.
🛰️ Q: What’s the status of Raptor engine testing? A: SpaceX has conducted over 300 Raptor tests with 16,000 seconds runtime at McGregor, with actual numbers likely 500 tests and 30,000 seconds firing time.
Nuclear propulsion could enable humanity to explore the far reaches of the solar system, a new study reveals.