How technology is revolutionising our understanding of ancient Egypt
A century on from the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb, CT scans, 3D printers and virtual reality are bringing the world of the pharaohs – and ordinary ancient Egyptians – into…
Bumblebees rolling wooden balls may be first evidence of insect play
Buff-tailed bumblebees seem to prefer to play with wooden balls rather than simply bypass them en route to a snack Life 2 November 2022 By Corryn Wetzel [embedded content] Bumblebees…
Annual US clock change kills 33 people and 36,500 deer in car crashes
Putting back the clocks in November is linked to a spike in car collisions with deer in the US Environment 2 November 2022 By Matthew Sparkes Collisions with deer in…
Crows Perform Yet Another Skill Once Thought Distinctively Human
Crows are some of the smartest creatures in the animal kingdom. They are capable of making rule-guided decisions and of creating and using tools. They also appear to show an…
Report on California Climate Impacts ‘Paints a Pretty Grim Picture’
California is experiencing more wildfires, illness and drought as the impacts of climate change accelerate, according to a report released Tuesday. The state’s fourth edition of “Indicators of Climate Change…
Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills Could Be Approved Next Year
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to review a drugmaker’s application for the first…
The New COVID Booster Shot Could Save Your Life; Get One Now, FDA Expert Says
As the weather gets chillier and people spend more time indoors, COVID is once again not-so-gently rapping at the door. COVID cases in the U.S. are fairly flat at about…
Unpiloted military helicopter flies 134 km in simulated mission
An retrofitted Black Hawk helicopter flew autonomously between mountains to deliver blood supplies in a simulated mission. It also picked up a simulated medical casualty Technology 2 November 2022 By…
Emissions from world’s chip manufacturing hub are growing each year
Taiwan is where most of the world’s high-tech chips are made. Demand for the components is increasing, as is the associated environmental cost Technology 2 November 2022 By Jeremy Hsu…
Light exposure may be linked to several mental health conditions
Multiple factors can contribute to different mental health conditions, but in the largest study of its kind, researchers suggest limited light exposure during the day or high levels of exposure…