Quantum computers could crack the security codes used by satellites
The extraordinary potential of quantum computers also threatens the security systems that keep our digital world safe.
May 9, 2025 • ~5 min
Quantum computers could crack the security codes used by satellites – they need future-proofing
The extraordinary potential of quantum computers also threatens the security systems that keep our digital world safe.
May 9, 2025 • ~5 min
India-Pakistan conflict over water reflects a region increasingly vulnerable to climate change
Water treaties should be rewritten to factor in climate change and new geopolitical realities.
May 9, 2025 • ~8 min
Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk
There are several steps between research on seemingly esoteric subjects and breakthrough medical treatments. Ethical oversight at every stage ensures science and society ultimately benefit.
May 9, 2025 • ~12 min
Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death − but ‘laughing gas’ is still sold all over the US
The low cost and easy availability of recreational nitrous oxide makes it an easy drug of choice, particularly for young people.
May 9, 2025 • ~6 min
Nasa’s planned budget cuts could set back space science, but show how to future-proof the agency
Major science missions could be cancelled, along with vehicles designed to return astronauts to the Moon.
May 9, 2025 • ~7 min
How the Take It Down Act tackles nonconsensual deepfake porn − and how it falls short
A bill with broad bipartisan support aims to take on AI-generated sexual abuse, but enforcement issues and privacy blind spots could leave victims just as vulnerable.
May 8, 2025 • ~10 min
A beginner’s guide to vegan fashion (and how to spot ‘greenwashing’)
Terms such as “vegan”, “plastic-free” and “biodegradable” currently lack standardised definitions and aren’t regulated rigorously.
May 8, 2025 • ~7 min
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