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Rare Andean bear captured in stunning photograph
Shortlisted for the Sony World Photography Awards, this image by photographer Sebastian Di Domenico was taken in Colombia
What to read this week: the persuasive How Flowers Made Our World
We shouldn't dismiss flowers as merely ornamental – these blooms are world-changers, argues a vivid new book by David George Haskell. Michael Marshall is mostly …
How big is a 'shedload'? Let's ask the nuclear physicists
Feedback is prompted by readers to investigate the size of the shed in the term 'shedload', and gets down and dirty with particle physics in …
The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins
A duo of drugs that boosts our glymphatic system, which clears waste from our brain, also improves the removal of proteins associated with the onset …
Oldest known dog extends the genetic history of our canine companions
The remains of dogs from more than 14,000 years ago have been found in Turkey and the UK, revealing that domesticated animals were spread across …
How working out like an astronaut can reduce back pain and slow …
The same principles that help astronauts stay strong in microgravity can help us all resist the slow collapse of ageing – and it’s not all …
Landmark experiment reveals a big unexpected problem with cloning
A 20-year study has shown that, like photocopying photocopies, cloning doesn't produce perfect copies – with big implications for farming, conservation and de-extinction
Ancient bones reveal vivid details of a Neanderthal elephant hunt
Researchers have re-analysed a set of elephant bones and a wooden spear found in Germany in 1948, which provide compelling evidence of Neanderthals' big game …
Ancient elephant bones reveal vivid details of a Neanderthal hunt
Researchers have re-analysed a set of elephant bones and a wooden spear found in Germany in 1948, which provide compelling evidence of Neanderthals' big game …
Scientists discover why this deadly lung cancer keeps coming back
Scientists have discovered that losing a key protein in small cell lung cancer triggers inflammation that actually helps tumors grow and spread. Even more surprising, …
24 new deep-sea species found including a rare new branch of life
In a remarkable deep-sea breakthrough, researchers have discovered 24 new species of amphipods in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone—including a rare, entirely new superfamily. The findings …
Scientists just discovered bees and hummingbirds are drinking alcohol
Flower nectar often contains small amounts of alcohol, meaning pollinators like hummingbirds are drinking it all day long. Despite consuming human-equivalent amounts, they show no …
The Selfish Gene: Still one of the most thrilling evolution books ever
Fifty years ago, Richard Dawkins shared an irresistible scientific metaphor with the world that modernised and democratised evolutionary biology. Half a century on, The Selfish …
Want to live forever? There are major questions to confront, first
A start-up has worked out how to preserve the brain after death – paving the way for immortality in a distant future. But beginning to …
Metformin’s hidden brain pathway revealed after 60 years
A major discovery reveals that metformin works not just in the body, but in the brain. By switching off a key protein and activating specific …
Astronomers solve 50-year mystery of a naked-eye star’s extreme X-rays
A star you can see with the naked eye has kept astronomers guessing for decades with its unusually powerful X-rays. Now, thanks to highly precise …
Project Hail Mary meets reality: 45 planets could harbor alien life
Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known exoplanets that may have the right …
Cancer-causing chemical found to be leaking from gas cookers
One in 10 homes tested in the UK, Italy and the Netherlands have dangerous levels of benzene because of slow leaks from gas hobs and …
Most Americans don’t know this food raises colon cancer risk
Nearly half of Americans don’t know that processed meat increases colorectal cancer risk, according to a new poll. But once they learn the connection, most …
Why your brain may be sabotaging your balance as you age
Balance problems in aging and Parkinson’s may come from the body working too hard, not too little. Scientists found that the brain and muscles become …
First ever atomic movie reveals hidden driver of radiation damage
Researchers have visualized atoms in motion just before a radiation-driven decay process occurs, revealing a surprisingly dynamic scene. Instead of remaining fixed, the atoms roam …
Honey bees dance better with an audience
Honey bees don’t just perform their famous waggle dance to share directions, they actually adjust how well they dance depending on who’s watching. Researchers found …
Fathers face rising depression risk a year after baby arrives
New fathers appear to have fewer mental health diagnoses during pregnancy and the early months after birth. But that early stability does not last. About …
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