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When my mother, Jenny Cox, who has died aged 86 of cancer, was admitted to hospice care, she told staff of her passions: her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, plants and the great outdoors – and her concertinas. She also brought up an old injustice. An adventurous botanist, in her Jenny had planned to do a PhD on the flora of the inhospitable island of South Georgia, in the south Atlantic. H
Extravagant armour and tail weaponry on Spicomellus afer fossil confound existing theories of how the species evolved Tank-like physique, bristling with body armour and a collar of spikes the length of golf clubs, Spicomellus afer looks more like a Pokémon creation than a living creature. This bizarre dinosaur roamed the flood plains of what is now north Africa 165m years ago, palaeontologists ha
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout The collapse of a critical Atlantic current can no longer be considered a low-likelihood event, a study has concluded, making deep cuts to fossil fuel emissions even more urgent to avoid the catastrophic impact. The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is a major part of
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First global systematic review finds vaccine associated with 18% lower risk of stroke or heart attack in adults Getting the shingles vaccine could lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke by as much as 20%, according to the first study of its kind. Shingles is a common condition affecting millions worldwide that causes a painful rash and can lead to serious problems such as deafness, long-last
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Gains in cutting deaths from tuberculosis at risk as health officials warn clinics forced to ration drugs and testing Malawi is facing a critical shortage of tuberculosis drugs, with health officials warning that stocks will run out by the end of September. It comes just months after the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that the country had successfully reduced tuberculosis (TB) cases by
There are increasing reports of people experiencing delusions after intensive use of AI chatbots. The phenomenon, dubbed ‘AI psychosis’, has raised concerns that features built into large language models may contribute to some users losing touch with reality. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dr Hamilton Morrin, a psychiatrist and researcher at King’s College London, about his recent preprint exploring
A professor teamed up with student musicians to inspire interest in data about the ‘catastrophic scale’ of the crisis A university professor has set her team’s research on the plight of Florida’s declining oyster population to music, aiming to inform a receptive new audience about the “catastrophic” scale of the crisis. Heather O’Leary, professor of anthropology at St Petersburg’s University of S
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Astounding study of rocks formed from foundry waste on Cumbrian coast could throw geological precepts into doubt Rocks take thousands to millions of years to be made, right? Wrong. Researchers have discovered that industrial waste has forged itself into rock over the course of just a few decades. This astounding discovery, made at Derwent Howe on the UK’s Cumbrian coast, challenges theories about
Sharks could struggle to feed themselves efficiently in future, affecting marine ecosystem stability, researchers say Sharks without teeth might sound like the stuff of dreams to swimmers and surfers. Now a new study has found that ocean acidification could leave the apex predators without their critical survival weapon. Shark jaws carry several rows of teeth and new ones quickly push forward to
Researchers say findings show need for conservation efforts to focus on nutritional diversity Wild bees strategically visit different flowers to balance their intake of protein, fat and carbohydrates, a study has found. A team of ecologists observed eight species of wild bumblebees in the Colorado Rockies over eight years to develop a comprehensive nutritional map. Continue reading…
Third time was the charm on for the launch of SpaceX’s Starship megarocket, after the launch had been scrubbed two times in as many days. The 10th test flight comes after a string of explosive failures that raised doubts about whether the world’s most powerful launch vehicle can fulfil founder Elon Musks’s vision of colonising Mars or helping Nasa return astronauts to the moon Starships are meant
Test flight comes after explosive failures raised doubts over founder Elon Musk’s goals to reach Mars and moon Third time was the charm on Tuesday for the launch of SpaceX’s Starship megarocket after the launch had been scrubbed two times in as many days. The success of this 10th flight proved the spacecraft had overcome its past failures key to the Mars rocket’s reusable design. The stainless st
After a couple of postponements, Elon Musk’s SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its enormous Starship rocket for a third time to achieve several long-sought development milestones missed due to past tests ending in early failures Continue reading…
Research reveals why low fermentation beers sometimes lack the thick, stable foam of other pub favourites A flat pint of beer with no head is a common gripe among pub-goers. And while the bar staff’s pint-pulling technique is often assumed to be the cause, scientists have discovered that the stability of beer foam is also highly dependent on the chemical makeup of the brew. Prolonged fermented be
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Results suggest brain co-evolved with manual dexterity, say scientists, with humans by no means the outlier Big hands might mean big feet, but it seems long thumbs are linked to large brains – at least in primates. Researchers say the results suggest the brain co-evolved with manual dexterity in such mammals. Continue reading…
For more than a decade, scientists have been puzzling over what was causing billions of starfish to dissolve into piles of white goo. Sea star wasting disease has ravaged starfish populations, wiping out 90% of the once common sunflower sea star. Now, researchers have finally identified the culprit. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dr Melanie Prentice, one of the team to crack the case. She explains th
Launch delay from Elon Musk’s company marks latest in streak of setbacks, including a liquid oxygen leak on Sunday SpaceX was forced to scrap the launch of its giant Starship rocket from Texas again on Monday, this time due to weather, marking the latest in a streak of setbacks for the Elon Musk -run company. The 232ft (71-metre) tall Super Heavy booster and its 171ft tall Starship upper half – t
Genetically modified lung functioned for nine days, in latest development in xenotransplantation aimed at solving organ shortage crisis Surgeons have transplanted a lung from a genetically modified pig into a brain dead human recipient for the first time and found it functioned for nine days, researchers have revealed. The work is the latest development in a technique called xenotransplantation t
Exposure to high temperatures could result in long-lasting damage to health of billions of people, scientists warn Repeated exposure to heatwaves is accelerating ageing in people, according to a study. The impact is broadly comparable with the damage smoking, alcohol use, poor diet or limited exercise can have on health, the researchers said. Extreme temperatures are increasingly common owing to
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Since our early ancestors came down from the canopy, we may think we have learned how to live without trees. But our lives remain intertwined in incredible ways Once upon a time there was a girl who lived in a tree. She had deep-set brown eyes and brown hair. She ate fruit – orange mangosteen and black juniper berries – crunched on nuts, sucked on sweet grasses and chewed juicy leaves, and dug up
The constellation contains no bright stars – but once seen seems to dominate its patch of night sky In August, track down the constellation of Hercules, the hero. It is well placed from the northern hemisphere at this time of year, but finding it requires a little bit of celestial sleuthing owing to the fact that the constellation contains no really bright stars. Once seen, however, it seems to d
Elon Musk’s ambitious timetable for reaching the moon and conquering Mars left hanging in the balance The launch of Elon Musk’s gargantuan Starship space rocket was scrubbed late on Sunday afternoon, with the billionaire entrepreneur’s ambitious timetable for reaching the moon and conquering Mars left hanging in the balance. SpaceX said it was standing down from the launch to “allow time to troub
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Social media is helping drive trade in skulls, bones and skin products as UK legal void risks new era of ‘body snatching’ “When it comes to human stuff, I’ll take anything, pretty much,” says Henry Scragg. “As long as it’s been ethically sourced, may I add.” Speaking from his macabre curiosities shop in Essex in a recent YouTube interview, Scragg wears a shabby bowler hat, has tribal-style face t
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The organisation that manages the Square Kilometre Array Observatory has denied whistleblower allegations of financial mismanagement Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It is hailed as a global endeavour to explore the hidden universe – a powerful telescope comprising more than 130,000 antennae being built in outback Western Australia . Along with a sister telescope in So
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Istiorachis macarthurae, named after sailor Ellen MacArthur, had a pronounced sail along its back that may have been used to attract mates Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur with an “eye-catching sail” along its back and tail that may have been used to attract mates. The iguanodontian dinosaur, whose fossils were found on the Isle of Wight, was identified by Dr Jeremy Lockwood,
Satellite mega-constellation missions behind threefold increase in emissions of climate-altering soot and CO 2 Scientists are calling for a new global regime to address air pollution caused by the space industry. Prof Eloise Marais’s team at University College London (UCL) began tracking space activities in 2020. Their latest figures reveal 259 rocket launches in 2024, and 223 launches in 2023. T
Researchers ‘shocked’ to discover some species settling down for sleep 50 minutes later than rural counterparts Urban birds stay up significantly later than their rural counterparts, according to research that highlights the impact of light pollution on wildlife. The study, based on recordings submitted by bird enthusiasts to a popular species identification and mapping website, showed that light
South Lake Tahoe resident was probably bitten by infected flea while camping in the area, local health authorities say A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California has tested positive for the plague, local authorities announced this week. A statement released on Tuesday by health officials in El Dorado county said they were notified of the situation by the California department of public health (
My friend Michael Waldman, who has died aged 83, was a palaeontologist and an inspiring teacher of geology. He discovered one of the most productive and important fossil sites in Scotland, and named several new species of extinct animals. Mike discovered the fossil site in 1971, during a Duke of Edinburgh school trip that he was co-leading to Skye. There, near the village of Elgol, he found the f
Researchers also suggest system could resolve problems with irregular and weather-dependent Earth-based supply Solar panels in space could cut Europe’s terrestrial renewable energy needs by 80% by 2050, a study has found. Using a detailed computer model of the continent’s future power grid, the researchers found that a system of space-based panels designed by Nasa could reduce the cost of the who
Charity says it is ‘outrageous’ tooth stem cell procedures are being advertised with claims about ‘treating’ autism Companies are making thousands of pounds by misleading parents with claims that collecting stem cells from their children’s teeth can be a treatment for diabetes and autism, an investigation has found. Tooth stem cell banking, also known as dental pulp cell banking, involves parents
‘Baby brain’ is often referenced jokingly and dismissively when discussing pregnancy and forgetfulness. But a new brain scan study reveals something more profound: pregnancy does not weaken the brain, it rewires it. Neelam Tailor explores what this means for neuroscience and caregiving, and how little we still understand about women’s health Continue reading…
Jveuxdusoleil (‘I want sun’) taps into a key part of Parisian culture: drinks on the terrasse, as many fear the extinction of the bistro In August, Paris is uncharacteristically quiet as hordes of residents
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