2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (322+ words) Simon Singh's exploration of mathematical proof " in particular Pierre de Fermat's last theorem " remains an absolute treasure, almost three decades after it was first published How does Simon Singh's classic popular science book Fermat's Last Theorem hold up today? Did…...

21+ hour, 7+ min ago  (327+ words) Most of Titan's surface is oddly flat and smooth, and it may be because it is coated by as much as a metre of fluffy organic material that snowed down from the icy moon's thick atmosphere An image of Titan…...

22+ hour, 7+ min ago  (648+ words) Some seemingly simple sequences of multiplication and addition grow so quickly that they question the very foundations of mathematics. In doing so, they demand a whole new level of logic Did you hear the one about the man who invented…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (178+ words) Experiment with nanodiamonds reveals that they are less rigid than other diamonds, adding to our understanding of how they could be used in new technologies An artist's impression of nanodiamonds Diamonds are forever, but if you make them ultrasmall, they…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1185+ words) 7 days from 5 March 2027 5 March 2027 - 7 days" Register for 2027 and we will contact you when confirmed details including finalised dates and prices are available." This tour is ideal for curious travellers who want more than a traditional cultural holiday'those with a fascination…...

2+ day, 7+ min ago  (1453+ words) Stress is linked to many of our biggest killers, but a growing body of research suggests that certain types'can sharpen the mind and strengthen the body. Here's how to find your perfect dose Last week, I arrived home to bad…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (682+ words) Pushing against years of scepticism, an analysis suggests quantum computers may offer real advantages for running machine learning and similar algorithms in the near future Quantum computing and AI may one day work together NESPIX/Shutterstock Quantum computers might eventually…...

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (513+ words) By tracing the origins of an unusual, short-lived particle, researchers have gathered some of the strongest evidence yet that mass can emerge from fluctuations in the vacuum Particle collisions inside the STAR detector at the Solenoidal Tracker at RHIC, known…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (445+ words) At the Q2 B Silicon Valley conference, scientific and business leaders of the quantum computing industry hailed "spectacular" progress being made towards practical devices " but said that challenges remain Practical quantum computers are moving closer to reality Alexander Yakimov / Alamy Alexander…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (347+ words) If your New Year's resolution is to understand quantum computing this year, take a cue from a 9-year-old podcaster talking to some of the biggest minds in the field, says quantum columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan IBM's Quantum System Two on display…...