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What octopus DNA tells us about Antarctic ice sheet collapse
If we want to understand the future, it’s often useful to look at the past. And...
You can’t reverse the ageing process but these 5 things can help you live longer
At this time of year many of us resolve to prioritise our health. So it is no surprise...
Fascia: the most neglected part of our body is finally starting to receive attention
We are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our bone and muscle health...
19-million-year-old fossil jaw bone hints the biggest whales first evolved somewhere unexpected
Baleen whales are the titans of the ocean, the largest animals to have ever lived....
From the Moon’s south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024
The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA’s OSIRIS-REx...
Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action
Animal diseases have a devastating impact on livestock production. In 2022, for...
Tatahouine: ‘Star Wars meteorite’ sheds light on the early Solar System
Locals watched in awe as a fireball exploded and hundreds of meteorite fragments...
How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard
Humans have been fermenting food and drinks — everything from kimchi and yogurt...
Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and with it, opportunities to indulge in festive...
Why are some black holes bigger than others? An astronomer explains how these celestial vacuums grow
Why are there small and big black holes? Also, why are some black holes invisible...
Do you hear what I see? How blindness changes how you process the sound of movement
Almost nothing in the world is still. Toddlers dash across the living room. Cars...
Human intelligence: how cognitive circuitry, rather than brain size, drove its evolution
It’s one of the great paradoxes of evolution. Humans have demonstrated that having...
How to assess the carbon footprint of a war
We know that war is bad for the environment, with toxic chemicals left polluting...
Why isn’t there any sound in space? An astronomer explains why in space no one can hear you scream
How far can sound travel through space, since it’s so empty? Is there an echo in...
Intellectual humility is a key ingredient for scientific progress
The virtue of intellectual humility is getting a lot of attention. It’s heralded...
Scientists and space agencies are shooting for the Moon – 5 essential reads on modern lunar missions
The year 2023 proved a big one for lunar science. India’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft...