The bold plan to save a vital ocean current with giant parachutes
Large sea anchors could be used to drag water under a bold plan to keep the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation…
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Our brain doesn’t actually reorganise itself after an amputation
Previous research in macaques suggests that part of the brain reorganises itself when a limb is removed, but now a…
Taurine may not be a key driver of ageing after all
Taurine supplements have previously been found to extend the lifespan of monkeys and mice, but a new study in humans…
Big animals have higher cancer risk – but also evolved better defences
A comparison of 263 species supports the idea that large animals have higher rates of cancer than smaller ones. But…
Intricate ancient tattoos revealed by shining lasers on mummies
The tattoos of 1200-year-old mummies from Peru can now be seen in exquisite detail, showing fine markings that may have…
Children with cancer may benefit from having a cat or dog ‘pen pal’
Interacting with animals seems to provide emotional support to young people with a serious illness, even when the contact is…
AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles
A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That…
Starliner launch: When is Boeing testing its crewed space capsule?
Boeing's Starliner capsule had a helium leak in one of its thrusters, but it is still scheduled to launch on…
We may have discovered the first-ever stars powered by dark matter
Dark stars were first suggested in 2007, but now observations with the James Webb Space Telescope hint that we may…
Stunning image reveals the intricate structure of supersonic plasma
A simulation-generated image reveals how charge distributions and gas densities vary in the plasma that floats across our universe