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Hantavirus outbreaks could become more likely as virus-carrying rodents expand their range, model finds

New models chart how virus-carrying rodents may spread across Argentina as climate change reshapes weather patterns.

Live Science 2d ago

New 'trick' fixes major flaw with lasers in neutral-atom quantum computers — inching us closer to more powerful systems

A new "geometry‑based" quantum swap gate makes neutral‑atom computers far less sensitive to laser noise — bringing large‑scale, stable quantum processors a s...

Live Science 3d ago

James Webb telescope zooms in on a black hole that could reveal the truth about 'little red dots'

A peculiar object dubbed an 'X-ray dot' could help solve the mystery of the 'little red dots' discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Live Science 4d ago

Science news this week: The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum battery

May 9, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend

Live Science 5d ago

Live 'quantum network' being tested in New York — overcoming key hurdles could bring us closer to an 'unhackable' internet

Scientists tested a live quantum internet between three locations across New York, inching closer to an unhackable internet.

Live Science 6d ago

Watch NASA's Curiosity rover 'struggle' to remove a rock that got stuck on its robotic arm for nearly a week

New footage shows NASA's Curiosity rover tilting, rotating and vibrating its robotic arm as mission scientists tried to remove a rock that became stuck on a ...

Live Science May 6

Quantum battery charges in a quadrillionth of a second with a laser — larger prototypes could last for years after charging for just a minute

Quantum batteries can be charged remotely and could allow for far better energy density than conventional batteries used in devices today.

Live Science May 6

'Food insecurity is no longer just about low-income countries': Environmental economist explains how climate change is pushing agricultural systems to the brink

As a U.N. report warns that extreme temperature swings are disrupting crops and endangering agricultural workers, we spoke with environmental economist Shour...