Articles for author: Sumi

Could 2026 be the year we start using quantum computers for chemistry?

Quantum Leap Ahead: Quantum Computing Poised to Transform Chemical Discovery in 2026

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The Inherent Quantum Puzzle of Chemistry (Image Credits: Images.newscientist.com) As quantum technology matures, researchers anticipate a pivotal shift in how scientists tackle complex molecular simulations, potentially accelerating breakthroughs in drug design and materials science. The Inherent Quantum Puzzle of Chemistry Modeling the behavior of molecules has long challenged traditional computing due to the quantum nature ...

When the Sleeping Giants Wake: Hidden Volcanoes Could Spark the Next Global Crisis

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Volcanic hazards aren’t just the dramatic eruptions we see at famous peaks—many of the world’s least-known volcanoes pose the greatest threat of all, scientists warn. Despite their lack of recent eruptions or historical records, these hidden volcanoes are capable of unleashing major explosive events with far-reaching consequences. Experts say relying on visibility and familiarity biases ...

Bomb Cyclone Ezra Strikes: Winter Storm Explodes Across Great Lakes and Northeast, Threatening Travel and Power

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A powerful winter storm system that intensified into a bomb cyclone has slammed across the Great Lakes and Northeast, bringing heavy snow, frigid temperatures, strong winds and widespread travel disruption just ahead of the New Year’s holiday. The storm—dubbed Winter Storm Ezra by meteorologists—rapidly deepened as atmospheric pressure plunged rapidly, meeting the criteria for bombogenesis ...

Scientists are getting our robotic explorers ready to help send humans to Mars

Before Humans Arrive, Robots Lead the Charge to Mars

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Building on Decades of Robotic Legacy (Image Credits: Unsplash) NASA’s ongoing efforts to deploy advanced robotic systems on Mars signal a critical step toward enabling the first human missions to the Red Planet. Building on Decades of Robotic Legacy The journey to Mars has relied heavily on uncrewed probes since the dawn of space exploration. ...

AI Learns to Read Emotion: New Research Shows Models Interpreting Human Feelings

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A Leap Forward in Emotional Intelligence (Image Credits: Unsplash) In the dynamic landscape of artificial intelligence, recent research highlights how large language models are evolving to interpret the complex layers of human feelings through integrated sensory inputs. A Leap Forward in Emotional Intelligence Researchers recently conducted an extensive assessment involving nineteen large language models, uncovering ...

Gravitational Waves GW241011 and GW241110 Demonstrate Hierarchical Black Hole Merger Origins

When Black Holes Collide: Gravitational Waves Uncover a Violent Cosmic Event

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Detecting the Ripples of Repeated Mergers (Image Credits: Flickr) Recent detections of gravitational waves from distant black hole collisions have provided astronomers with compelling clues about how these cosmic giants build themselves over time. Detecting the Ripples of Repeated Mergers Scientists announced the identification of two significant gravitational wave events, GW241011 and GW241110, captured in ...

Seizing the Moment for U.S. Nuclear Energy Dominance

Nuclear Revival: Can U.S. Government Support Strengthen the Grid and National Security?

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A Grid Under Pressure Demands Reliable Solutions (Image Credits: Unsplash) United States – The nation’s electric grid endures mounting pressures from rising demand, yet nuclear energy emerges as a cornerstone for sustainable and resilient power generation. A Grid Under Pressure Demands Reliable Solutions The U.S. electric grid has faced unprecedented strain in recent years, driven ...

Astronomers ring in the new year with a stunning galaxy collision

Racing Through Space: Astronomers Spot a Dramatic Galactic Merger

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A Festive Discovery Lights Up the Cosmos (Image Credits: Unsplash) Astronomers welcomed the new year with a cosmic spectacle as observations unveiled the Champagne Cluster, a dynamic merger of two vast galaxy groups hurtling through space. A Festive Discovery Lights Up the Cosmos Researchers spotted the Champagne Cluster on New Year’s Eve, dubbing it for ...

Dwarf planet Ceres discovered 225 years ago today

Ceres at 225: The Dwarf Planet That Redefined Our Solar System

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A Starlit Surprise in the New Year (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) On a crisp night in early 1801, astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi gazed through his telescope in Palermo, Italy, and spotted an unfamiliar wanderer among the stars. A Starlit Surprise in the New Year Picture this: the calendar had just flipped to January 1, and the world ...