James Webb Space Telescope shows us the universe in a new light
These images will kick-start a new era in space exploration
The tiny mites that have sex on your face are close to extinction
The 0.3mm critters are just about visible to the human eye, and they’re crawling all over your body as you sleep
Women given less credit than men for research
Dataset detailing the article attributions of university researchers reveals significant gender gap
Turtles can almost stop ageing – why can’t we?
Researchers studying slow-ageing animals are beginning to understand why these creatures are able to live longer than us
Dyslexia isn’t a disorder, it’s essential to how our species adapts, says researchers
People with dyslexia have brains that are geared towards exploring the unknown, a trait that’s been crucial to the survival and success of humans
Vibrant frescoes uncovered in Egyptian temple show depictions of ancient deities
VIBRANT FRESCOES UNCOVERED IN EGYPTIAN TEMPLE SHOW DEPICTIONS OF ANCIENT DEITIES German and Egyptian researchers have uncovered paintings and inscriptions on the walls and ceilings of the Temple of Khnum at Esna, near Luxor in Egypt. The images, which feature depictions of several deities, were covered in dirt and soot for almost 2,000 years, which […]
New algorithm predicts when and where a crime will happen before it takes place
The AI model was tested across eight cities in the US and predicts future crimes with 80 to 90 per cent accuracy, without falling foul of bias
The future’s bright…
As a remedy for all the bad news out there, let us prescribe 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 smart contact lenses to venom-inspired medicines, here you’ll find many reasons to feel hopeful for our future… […]
Dr Julia Shaw: Beauty is in the brain of the beholder
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Dr Kate Darling: Why we love some robots and hate others
Not all artificial intelligence is equal: just ask Clippy, Microsoft’s much reviled virtual assistant