Civet coffee: The real chemistry behind this bizarre luxury drink
Scientists are finding out how coffee beans are transformed when they pass through the guts of Asian palm civets in the hope of replicating the process without using animals ⌘ Read more
The Martian permafrost may be hiding veins of habitable liquid water
Buried underground near the surface, frozen regions of Mars could have tiny hidden channels full of liquid water, which could be a habitable environment for microscopic organisms ⌘ Read more
Cloud microbes’ colours could help us detect life on other planets
Microbes high in Earth’s stratosphere produce pigments to protect them from UV light – so similar molecules could be biosignatures of life elsewhere in the galaxy ⌘ Read more
Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine ⌘ Read more
Tweaked lithium-ion battery can be pierced without catching fire
Lithium-ion batteries are prone to catching fire when damaged, but a simple change of electrolyte material can put a stop to the vicious chemical cycle that causes the problem ⌘ Read more
Pet GPS brings location tracking for dogs and cats into Life360
Australian families have a new option for keeping tabs on escape-prone dogs and cats with a device to trace their whereabouts. ⌘ Read more
‘Weaponised’ CAR T-cell therapy shows promise against solid tumours
So far, immune cells that have been engineered to kill cancers, known as CAR T-cells, haven’t worked well against solid cancers - but a study in mice suggests that could soon change ⌘ Read more
The small company that has car giants scrambling
Some of the biggest car brands in the world are in a panic after getting caught in the crossfire of Donald Trump’s trade war with China. ⌘ Read more
Wegovy has heart health benefits even if weight loss is minimal
Studies have suggested that Wegovy directly boosts heart health, beyond just the benefits of losing weight, and now that has been demonstrated in a robust trial in people ⌘ Read more
Serum promotes hair growth by mimicking the effects of skin irritation
Skin irritation, such as through eczema, promotes hair growth in mice, which prompted scientists to create a treatment that works via similar pathways, with no discomfort required ⌘ Read more
What 350 different theories of consciousness reveal about reality
There are hundreds of coherent theories attempting to explain the origins of experience. Robert Lawrence Kuhn explores what they reveal about free will, artificial intelligence and life after death ⌘ Read more
Google says its quantum computer can reveal the structure of molecules
A new quantum computing protocol may be able to augment a standard technique for understanding molecules in chemistry, biomedicine and materials science ⌘ Read more
Gene-edited pigs resistant to swine fever could boost animal welfare
Classical swine fever reduces productivity and harms animal welfare, but pigs have now been genetically edited to make them completely resistant to the disease ⌘ Read more
Colour e-paper screen offers high-res video with low energy use
Future smartphones and other devices could have colour e-paper displays, thanks to a new technique that lets such screens display video while minimising energy usage ⌘ Read more
How to nurture infant microbiomes for a lifetime of good mental health
The microbes that take hold in our bodies during early life have long-term effects on our brain health. Helen Thomson investigates how to get kids’ microbiomes off to the best start. ⌘ Read more
Antidepressants vary widely in their physical side effects
Antidepressants can be very effective, but they also come with side effects that vary from one drug to the next, supporting the idea of more personalised prescriptions ⌘ Read more
OpenAI unveils AI browser that can do your shopping
The company is betting big on AI agents that can book your flights and order your groceries while you watch. The announcement has already wiped billions from Google’s valuation. ⌘ Read more
Exclusive: Climate scientists expect attempts to dim the sun by 2100
An exclusive New Scientist survey of leading scientists reveals widespread concern that schemes to tweak Earth’s atmosphere could launch within decades in a risky bid to cool the planet ⌘ Read more
Ultracold atoms could test relativity in the quantum realm
Confining and rotating extremely cold atoms or molecules within atomic “Ferris wheels” made from laser light could test relativity’s predictions on the quantum scale ⌘ Read more
How worried should we be about noxious chemicals from dead satellites?
We have more satellites than ever before, but when they burn up they create a new kind of air pollution. Evidence is now revealing what effects this could have and how to tackle it ⌘ Read more
‘They’re watching’: How Monday’s internet crash became China’s training
Trump’s former cyber boss warns China and criminals are studying internet crashes such as the AWS outage to launch devastating strikes on Australia. ⌘ Read more
Why one company’s glitch just broke half the internet
When Amazon sneezes, the world catches a cold. It’s time we stopped accepting that as normal. ⌘ Read more
Internet still struggling after mammoth Amazon outage
Millions of users were left unable to access Canva, Amazon, Snapchat and Alexa in a global outage. ⌘ Read more
Internet still struggling after mammoth Amazon outage
Millions of users were left unable to access Canva, Amazon, Snapchat and Alexa in a global outage. ⌘ Read more
A distant comet is forming new rings while we watch in real time
The comet-like object Chiron has been caught in the process of forming new rings, which could help us understand how these complex systems work ⌘ Read more
The extraordinary influence of the lymphatic system on our health
It has remained mysterious for millennia, but we’re finally uncovering the profound role the lymphatic system plays in everything from preventing dementia to fighting cancer ⌘ Read more
Eye implant and high-tech glasses restore vision lost to age
Age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of vision loss, with existing treatments only able to slow its progression. But now an implant in the back of the eye and a pair of high-tech glasses have enabled people with the condition to read again ⌘ Read more
Cloud services outage knocks out websites globally
Potentially millions of users were left unable to access Canva, Amazon, Snapchat and Alexa in a global outage. ⌘ Read more
Hand-powered device disinfects drinking water with nanoparticles
Turning the crank on a simple device filled with nanoparticles can remove serious pathogens from water in seconds, making it suitable for areas without electricity ⌘ Read more
Cloud services outage knocks out websites globally
Potentially millions of users were left unable to access Canva, Amazon, Snapchat and Alexa. ⌘ Read more
Cloud services outage knocks out websites globally
Potentially millions of users were left unable to access Canva, Amazon, Snapchat and Alexa. ⌘ Read more
Cloud services outage knocks out websites globally
Potentially millions of users have been left unable to access Canva, Amazon, Snapchat and Alexa. ⌘ Read more
Neanderthal-human hybrids may have been scourged by a genetic mismatch
When Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, a genetic variation affecting red blood cells may have hindered reproduction in women who were hybrids, and this might have played a part in Neanderthals’ demise ⌘ Read more
mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival
An analysis of patient records suggests that mRNA covid-19 vaccines boost the immune response to cancerous tumours when given soon after people start a type of immunotherapy, extending their lives ⌘ Read more
This tech giant is betting big on AI. But will companies pay for it?
AI agents are leading a “digital labour revolution”, this billionaire CEO says. But less than 5 per cent of his customers are paying for them. ⌘ Read more
Here’s how renters can take advantage of the solar battery boom
The cost won’t make sense for everybody, but a portable battery and some panels can take a portion of your energy use off the grid. ⌘ Read more
Creators of Grounded 2 on taking the series forward and scary spiders
9news.com.au caught up with Justin Vasquez, Creative Director at Eidos Montreal and Miles Winzeler, Producer at Obsidian Entertainment, to talk scary spiders and all things Grounded 2, out now in early access. ⌘ Read more
‘Nightmare’ calculation may be too tricky for even quantum computers
Quantum computers hold great potential for solving many problems more quickly or efficiently than conventional computers, but researchers are starting to identify where they could falter ⌘ Read more
Replacing sugar with artificial sweetener may help your gut microbiome
One of the longest trials of artificial sweeteners to date found that they may increase beneficial gut bacteria, though the boost may also be related to weight loss ⌘ Read more
We’re starting to understand why childhood adversity leaves its mark
Experiencing severe hardship in childhood can have a lasting impact. Understanding this better could open the door to more effective treatments ⌘ Read more
Record-breaking chip sidesteps Moore’s law by growing upwards
A new chip design includes 41 vertical layers of semiconductor and insulator materials, which allow it to outrun the limits of miniaturisation ⌘ Read more
Unveiling Hidden AWS Keys In My First Android Pentest
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Silicon Valley’s Trump courtship is backfiring spectacularly
Tech execs thought billion-dollar investments had bought them influence. Instead, they learnt that loyalty means nothing when the president sees political advantage elsewhere. ⌘ Read more
Salesforce defends security practices after Qantas hack
Hackers used AI-powered voice phishing to trick employees into granting database access. ⌘ Read more
The centre of our galaxy may be teeming with dark matter particles
A mysterious excess of gamma rays in the middle of the Milky Way may come from dark matter particles smashing into one another and annihilating ⌘ Read more
There’s a simple way we could drastically cut AI energy use
If users chose the most efficient model each time they performed a task with AI, researchers calculate it would slash energy consumption by more than a quarter ⌘ Read more