Tia Ghose
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Quantum computers could overtake classical ones within 2 years, IBM 'benchmark' experiment shows
A new experiment by IBM computers shows that quantum computers could soon outperform classical digital computers at practical tasks in the next two years. → Read More
The 12 biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history
From Krakatoa to the Tonga blast, here are some of the biggest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. → Read More
US shoots down UFO over Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the U.S. shot down an unidentified flying object over Canada at his request. → Read More
The 20 largest recorded earthquakes in history
A handful of regions around the world regularly unleash terrifyingly large earthquakes. Here are the 20 largest earthquakes on record. → Read More
The 10 most massive black hole findings from 2022
From "rogue" black holes cruising the cosmos to one of the oldest black hole ancestors in this universe, this year's findings truly sucked us in. → Read More
11 amazing Earth discoveries from 2022
Earth has been thoroughly explored, yet is still teeming with secrets. In 2022, scientists unearthed several of them. → Read More
10 signs we got closer to climate disaster in 2022
Earth's climate is warming dramatically, and the signs are all around us, from vanishing glaciers to zombie viruses awakening in melting permafrost. → Read More
25 breathtaking images of the northern lights
Auroras paint the skies in eerie hues of green and blue in these stunning images of the northern lights. → Read More
What is nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion is the merging of two light atomic nuclei into one heavier one. If it can be harnessed on Earth, it could generate clean, limitless energy. → Read More
4 in 10 people worldwide believe in witches
Around the world, belief in witches and witchcraft varied widely; more than 9 in 10 people in Tunisia believed that people could use supernatural powers to do harm, while fewer than 1 in 10 people in Sweden did. → Read More
Underneath most scientific findings may lie a hidden 'universe of uncertainty'
Researchers looking at the same data set in social science produce wildly different results, and very little of that variability can be explained by bias. → Read More
Belief that COVID-19 was a hoax is a gateway drug to other conspiracy theories
People who believe that the COVID-19 pandemic was a hoax are likelier to believe all sorts of other conspiracy theories, a new study suggests. → Read More
Whole30 Diet: Does it really work?
Supporters of the Whole30 diet claim it can improve mental focus, trim waistlines and even improve serious health conditions — but what do the experts think? → Read More
What's the most popular color in the world?
Depending on the survey, it may be blue, teal or anything in between. → Read More
Is this the oldest tree in the world?
It's possible that this Gran Abuelo tree found in Alerce Costero National Park in Chile may be the oldest tree in the world. → Read More
What is the world's tallest tree?
Hyperion, which looms above the lost coast of Northern California, is the world's tallest tree. → Read More
Monkeypox outbreaks: Here's everything you need to know
Cases of the rare monkeypox virus are popping up in Europe and the United States. → Read More
What is vodka?
To produce vodka, you must first ferment a foodstuff that contains sugar or starch, then distill the product to increase its alcohol content. But what is vodka made from? → Read More
What's the difference between a moth and a butterfly?
Butterflies and moths have numerous behavioral and physical differences. → Read More
Meteorites from flaming fireball over Mississippi scattered across the state
NASA is urging people not to send them in for analysis. → Read More