Science · 22 Oct 2026
Laughter‑Laced Sounds Boost Orangutan Food Choices
A study finds that the sound of peers laughing increases the value orangutans place on hidden treats, hinting that emotions shape learning across species.
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Science · 21 Oct 2026
Helios Quantum Computer Achieves Record Error‑Correction Scaling
Quantinuum’s new trapped‑ion platform reduces logical qubit errors by an order of magnitude for each step in code distance, signalling a decisive move beyond the breakeven point
Science · 21 Oct 2026
Japan’s MMX Mission Sets Sights on Phobos for First Martian Moon Sample Return
The $578 million spacecraft will land on Mars’s largest moon in 2029, bringing back precious material that could rewrite theories about the Solar System’s formation.
Science · 21 Oct 2026
Cranberry Juice Shows Promise as Natural Anti‑Plaque Agent
A University of Illinois Chicago study finds that unsweetened cranberry juice can slow dental plaque growth and reduce acid production, hinting at a new functional beverage for oral health.
Science · 20 Sept 2026
New Baby Planet Challenges Planet‑Formation Models
Elias 2‑24 b, less than a million years old, is the youngest exoplanet yet confirmed, revealing gaps in current theories and pointing to new opportunities for next‑generation telescopes.
Science · 20 Sept 2026
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