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Where, when and how to watch the 2026 solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will sweep across about a quarter of the …
The proton is more quantum than we thought
Our understanding of the internal structure of protons is largely based on classical physics, but data compiled from accelerator experiments has uncovered quantum behaviour that …
Could we eliminate any particles from the standard model of physics?
The standard model of physics is one of the most successful scientific theories in existence, but do we need it all? Columnist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein explores …
What primates tell us about the evolutionary origins of keeping pets
Keeping pets seems to be fairly recent behaviour in the timeline of human evolution. Columnist Michael Marshall turns to the latest research on primates to …
The shock revelation that light bulbs are wrecking your metabolism
Since the 2000s, our light exposure has changed drastically as we make our buildings more energy-efficient. Now, we’re discovering how this may mess with our …
Your running style changes when you’re short of sleep
There are measurable changes in the way we run when we are short of sleep, which give us a clearer picture of how a lack …
Earth extremophile can grow in near-Mars-like conditions
A salt-loving microorganism found in places like the Dead Sea can not just survive but actively grow in conditions close to those that may be …
Quantum voting could make elections more secure
In an election, how can you make sure that everyone's votes are counted but also kept entirely secret? Quantum mechanics may have the answer
Postbiotic supplement boosts body’s own GLP-1 and weight loss
A small trial suggests a supplement containing dead bacteria could offer a cheaper alternative to weight-loss drugs such as semaglutide, but further evidence is needed
SpaceX crash site on moon revealed by South Korean orbiter
An out-of-control SpaceX rocket that crashed into the moon earlier this week did, in fact, leave an impact crater, according to images from a Korea …
Could geoengineering ‘ice arches’ help preserve Arctic sea ice?
Researchers are investigating whether artificially thickening ice blockages between Canada and Greenland could prevent huge amounts of sea ice from flowing south to melt
Drought and heat push Europe’s power grid to breaking point
High temperatures and low water levels have forced several countries to shut down nuclear reactors just as citizens turn up their air conditioning, forcing energy …
A mathematical measure of surprise explains why we fall for clickbait
Why are we so susceptible to clickbait? Columnist Jacob Aron traces it to a surprising source: a mathematical framework that paved the way for much …
4 ways to watch a solar eclipse without burning your eyes
Even during a solar eclipse, it isn’t safe to look directly at the sun, but with a proper solar filter or a simple pinhole projector, …
It’s good for the planet to scrap a new petrol car and …
Carbon savings from driving EVs are so large that it makes sense to scrap a working petrol car to make the switch
Why mathematician Terence Tao thinks AI must spark a rapid revolution
This year has left mathematicians reeling as AI models are increasingly solving seemingly intractable maths problems. Terence Tao, the world's leading mathematician, says a rethink …
DeepMind AI gives an extra day of warning ahead of deadly cyclones
An AI model from DeepMind can predict cyclones three days ahead with a level of accuracy that previous models can only hit a day later
Do leftovers taste better the next day? Sometimes, according to science
The widespread belief that some foods benefit from a night in the fridge has been put to the test, and it seems to be true …
The 85-million-year timeline of human evolution
Combining archaeological evidence with ancient DNA and data on past climates shows us how long and winding the story of human evolution is, stretching back …
Three factors in midlife can delay the onset of dementia by 13 …
A study involving 12,000 adults in the US suggests that taking action to prevent dementia during your 50s can make a big difference later in …
Swallowing faecal capsules reduces peanut allergy in six adults
Altering the gut microbiomes of people with peanut allergy using faeces donated from an allergy-free individual improved their peanut tolerance in a clinical trial
The mathematics of balloon animals
Feedback is delighted to be pointed towards an old but still vital piece of research that presents “a general mathematical and algorithmic theory for balloon-twisting …
At what point does my family tree stop doubling and start decreasing?
Readers debate how the introduction of bicycles and trains will have led to less closely related prospective partners for our ancestors – and consider various …
How does my energy use differ if I walk, jog or run …
A reader weighs in on this one – and finds it will depend on how far you’re travelling
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