What Does the Future of Monkeypox Look Like?
On 29 April, a person in Nigeria developed an unusual rash and then travelled to the United Kingdom—carrying monkeypox with them. Since then, the virus has reached more than 70,000…
On 29 April, a person in Nigeria developed an unusual rash and then travelled to the United Kingdom—carrying monkeypox with them. Since then, the virus has reached more than 70,000…
For nearly a month Iranians have been fiercely and relentlessly protesting against their government. Sparked by the death of a 22-year-old woman in the custody of the country’s “morality police,”…
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. In the wake of the reversal of Roe v. Wade, developing more contraception…
Double-whammy approach uses chemical catalysts to break down mixed plastic waste so bacteria can convert what’s left into desirable compounds Technology 13 October 2022 By Alex Wilkins Mixtures of plastics…
As Elon Musk becomes wealthier and more powerful, we need to know more about the man whose projects are transforming the world. But as a new documentary shows, it is…
One week after DeepMind revealed an algorithm for multiplying numbers more efficiently, researchers have an even better way to carry out the task Mathematics 13 October 2022 By Matthew Sparkes…
A small remote-controlled vehicle proved effective at keeping cows away from overgrazed areas, and the animals showed few signs of fear or aggression Environment 13 October 2022 By Christa Lesté-Lasserre…
A fossil previously categorised as a hyena-like mammal is actually an early member of a group of sabre-toothed carnivores called nimravids. Its advanced features suggest these animals evolved rapidly Life…
A pair of merging black holes show extreme signs of gravity-induced orbital precession, or wobbling, as predicted by Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity Space 12 October 2022 By Alex…
A battery that includes tiny heaters inside it can be charged to 70 per cent, the equivalent to a range of more than 300 kilometres for an electric car, in…