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‘We just discovered the impossible’: how giant baby galaxies are shaking up our understanding of the early Universe
“Look at this,” says Erica’s message. She is poring over the very first images from...
What if urban plans gave natural systems the space to recover from the cities built over them? It can be done
Our cities have altered their original landscapes so greatly that their natural...
After oil: the challenge and promise of getting the world off fossil fuels – podcast
Our dependence on fossil fuels is one of the biggest challenges to overcome in the...
Epigenetic and social factors both predict aging and health
– but new research suggests one might be stronger. Can we objectively tell how fast...
Planting more trees could reduce premature heat-related deaths in European cities by a third – new research
Urban development leads to fewer shaded areas and more heat-absorbing paved surfaces
How much immunity do we get from a COVID infection? Large study offers new clues
After a COVID infection, whether it’s a first, second, or even a third, many of...
Faster-than-reflexes robo-boots boost balance
Robotic boots providing superhuman reflexes can help your balance
Why loneliness is both an individual thing and a shared result of the cities we create
If you’re feeling lonely, you’re not alone. Loneliness is an increasingly common...
The ocean twilight zone could store vast amounts of carbon captured from the atmosphere
But first we need an internet of deep ocean sensors to track the effects
Global supply chains are devouring what’s left of Earth’s unspoilt forests
While farming continues to drive deforestation around the world, 60% of the destruction...
Twitter’s new data fees leave scientists scrambling for funding – or cutting research
Twitter is ending free access to its application programming interface, or API....
Genetics might explain why some people have never had COVID
But we shouldn’t be too focused on finding out. It’s been over three years since...
Chess players perform worse when air quality is poor – and other high-skilled workers could be affected too
Humans are exposed to air pollution almost everywhere. The World Health Organization...
Why do black holes twinkle? We studied 5,000 star-eating behemoths to find out
Black holes are bizarre things, even by the standards of astronomers. Their mass...
Long COVID: a range of diets are said to help manage symptoms – here’s what the evidence tells us
Most people who contract COVID recover within a few weeks. But for some people,...
Emotional ‘blunting’ and antidepressants – new research suggests why this is happening
Reinforcement sensitivity is an important behavioural process that allows us to...