Super-sized neurons in the area of the brain responsible for memory keep super-agers sharp
Some of us stay mentally sharp well into our 80s and it could be due to the size of our brain cells
New antibiotic found in potato bacteria
The discovery could help in the fight against antibiotic resistance
Genome-sequencing project may save one of the world’s last surviving species of giant tortoise
The Aldabra giant tortoise is classed as vulnerable, meaning the species is at high risk of going extinct in the wild
NASA deflects asteroid by smashing spaceship into it
The mission is a major step forward in protecting the Earth from potentially devastating asteroid impacts
Eating a balanced diet and avoiding the news helped us through COVID
The protective effect was even stronger than interacting with friends or enjoying hobbies, a Spanish study has found
Ancient cat-sized reptile rebuilt in exquisite detail
Fossils unearthed in Scotland more than 100 years ago have finally been identified as belonging to relatives of the flying reptiles that ruled the skies in the age of the dinosaurs
Horizons: Gene-edited sheep offer a glimmer of hope in developing a treatment for a form of childhood dementia
Scientists at Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute have created sheep that carry the gene for Batten disease, a rare and fatal childhood illness for which there is currently no cure. Dr Thomas Wishart tells us more
The future’s bright…
As a remedy for all the bad news out there, let us prescribe you a small dose of feel-good science. Each issue, we’ll give you a rundown of the latest breakthroughs that aim to solve humanity’s biggest problems. From clean fuels to pain-reducing pillows, here you’ll find many reasons to feel hopeful for our future…
Dr Radha Modgil: Burnout makes us less kind
Understanding other people’s feelings is an essential part of being human. But to look after others, we must first look after ourselves
Dr Kate Darling: Will AI replace artists?
AI-generated images and the future of art