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Science
Are black holes time machines? Yes, but there’s a catch
Black holes form natural time machines that allow travel to both the past and the...
Visualizing the inside of cells at previously impossible resolutions provides vivid insights into how they work
All life is made up of cells several magnitudes smaller than a grain of salt. Their...
Where is the next COVID variant, pi? A virologist explains why omicron is continuing to dominate
The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has now been...
Why certain types of music make our brains sing, and others don’t
A few years ago, Spotify published an online interactive map of musical tastes,...
Toxoplasma: the parasite that takes over our brains
A recurring fantasy in science fiction is the implantation of tiny elements in peoples’...
Yes, intermittent fasting can boost your health, but how and when to restrict food consumption is crucial
The term intermittent fasting covers several approaches, each based on different...
The amazing system plants use to shape their roots and why it could help protect crops from climate change
Plants have colonised the vast majority of the Earth’s surface. So what is the key...
Climate change can be beaten – why some scientists are hopeful
People are starting to notice the weather and climate, and to understand climate...
More than 100,000 tourists will head to Antarctica this summer. Should we worry about damage to the ice and its ecosystems?
As the summer sun finally arrives for people in the Southern Hemisphere, more than...
Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?
In 2023, some 100 miles off the coast of north-east England, the world’s largest...
In defence of rodents – why healthy ecosystems need them
You might think you have the measure of the rodent family. Perhaps just the word...
Powerful linear accelerator begins smashing atoms two scientists on the team explain how it could reveal rare forms of matter
Just a few hundred feet from where we are sitting is a large metal chamber devoid...
COVID and your gut: how a healthy microbiome can reduce the severity of infection – and vice versa
A vast combination of microorganisms live in our gut, including bacteria, fungi...
Five ways you can help stop biodiversity loss in your area – and around the world
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life found on Earth and underpins the natural...
Brussels sprouts have as much vitamin C as oranges – and plenty of other health benefits
For many people, Christmas dinner is not complete without a side helping of brussels...
Protecting 30% of Earth’s surface for nature means thinking about connections near and far
A biodiversity crisis is reducing the variety of life on Earth. Under pressure from...