Weird ‘failed star’ seen blasting off its outer layers for first time
A brown dwarf – partway between a planet and a star – has been spotted engulfed in a cloud of gas, which it probably produced after a huge pulse of…
The fastest way to soothe a crying baby, according to science
Babies fall asleep faster when you hold them while walking, compared with when you hold them in a chair or lay them down Health 13 September 2022 By Alice Klein…
Bangalore floods highlight how cities must adapt to climate change
Exceptionally heavy monsoon rains have been exacerbated by poor urban planning in the Indian tech hub, showing the need for improved water systems Environment 13 September 2022 By Lou Del…
Secrets of the Mind
IntroductionMind from Matterby Andrea Gawrylewski Section 1: What Is Consciousness 1.1 How Matter Becomes Mind by Max Bertolero and Danielle S. Bassett 1.2 How to Make a Consciousness Meter by…
Here’s How Climate Change Is Hurting the U.S.
Day after day, week after week, the United States faces a barrage of climate extremes: wildfires in California. Drought on the Great Plains. Flooding in Florida. Yet assembling those puzzle…
Prehistoric Child’s Amputation is Oldest Surgery of Its Kind
The skeleton of a person who lived 31,000 years ago bears hallmarks of the deliberate removal of their lower left leg — the earliest known evidence of surgical amputation. Discovered…
We Need More Health Clinics at Schools
After more than two years of disrupted lessons during the pandemic, it’s clearer than ever that schools are more than just places to learn: they are vital safe spaces for…
Return to the moon: Why are we restarting human lunar exploration now?
NASA and SpaceX are among the key players leading a surge of missions to the moon, including crewed ones. Here’s what is special about this moment – and why it…
NASA is planning a permanent moon base. What will it take to build it?
The US wants to build a long-term human outpost on the moon by around 2030. Here is all the tech that will be needed, from a space station in lunar…
How should we regulate the firms planning to mine and sell moon rocks?
Several companies are making plans to mine and sell lunar resources, like rock and water ice. Now the race is on to agree a legal framework that is fair for…