Could Schrödinger’s cat exist in real life? We propose an experiment to find out

Can objects larger than atoms – such as humans or animals – exist in several places at once? The answer may soon be out.

Stefan Forstner, The Conversation

· Yesterday · 11:30 pm

Apple’s new iPhone 12 ships without a charger. Is this an eco-friendly move or a cash grab?

Even if abandoning chargers is a way for Apple to save money, the action could have a significant, positive impact on the environment.

Michael Cowling, The Conversation

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Ritesh Chugh, The Conversation

· Oct 19, 2020 · 11:30 pm

Fossil footprints of a mother, child reveal the story behind the longest known prehistoric journey

The footprints were spotted in a dried-up lakebed at White Sands National Park in the US.

Matthew Robert Bennett, The Conversation

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Sally Christine Reynolds, The Conversation

· Oct 17, 2020 · 11:30 pm

Twitter to change policy on hacked content after row over emails allegedly sent by Joe Biden’s son

The social media company said that it will no longer remove hacked materials unless it is shared by hackers or those working for them.

Scroll Staff

· Oct 16, 2020 · 09:56 pm

From elections to filing tax returns, Estonia does it all online without compromising on privacy

The country invested heavily in developing internet networks and computer literacy in 1997, even before Google became a household name.

Imtiaz Khan, The Conversation

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Ali Shahaab, The Conversation

· Oct 13, 2020 · 11:30 pm

A big problem with the Nobel prize is that it acknowledges a few while ignoring so many others

Awards like the Nobel prize can sometimes single out certain contributions to a discovery by making them seem more important than others.

Rebecca Owens, The Conversation

· Oct 12, 2020 · 11:30 pm

Watch: NASA video reveals what it would look like to fly over planet Jupiter

The video uses images from NASA’s Juno Mission, which came within 3,400 kilometers of the gas giant’s orbit in June this year.

Scroll Staff

· Oct 12, 2020 · 08:52 am

Artificial intelligence will need a body to develop a sense of self and reach its full potential

Researchers in the field of developmental robotics are exploring how robots can learn from scratch, like infants.

Mark Lee, The Conversation

· Oct 11, 2020 · 11:30 pm

The newly-discovered Gollum snakehead fish from Kerala may have lived alongside dinosaurs

Scientists have found that the species, which possibly evolved at least 109 million years ago, is genetically distinct from other snakehead fish worldwide.

Aathira Perinchery

· Oct 11, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Watch: How scientists are exploring the biodiversity of the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean

As polar ice caps melt, scientists are hoping that collecting environmental DNA from seawater will throw light on the species roaming the region.

Scroll Staff

· Oct 11, 2020 · 09:26 am

What is CRISPR? Explaining the gene-editing technology that won the 2020 Chemistry Nobel Prize

The gene-editing tool may accelerate research into cancers, mental illness and potential animal-to-human organ transplants.

Dimitri Perrin, The Conversation

· Oct 08, 2020 · 11:30 pm

Watt a feat: How women in a slum in Ahmedabad adopted energy-efficient practices

Excerpts from an account of the efforts of the Mahila Sewa Trust to empower economically backword women in Indian cities and improve their access to housing.

Renana Jhabvala

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Bijal Brahmbhatt

· Oct 08, 2020 · 05:30 pm