A cross-disciplinary team has developed a new contact lens material that could act as a bandage for corneal wounds while releasing drugs in a controlled manner to help the eye heal faster. A cross-disciplinary team has developed a new contact lens material that could act as a bandage for corneal wounds while releasing drugs in …
Changes in wind patterns and desertification may be increasing the amount of dust from the Sahara desert blown over western Europe and the frequency of these events Changes in wind patterns and desertification may be increasing the amount of dust from the Sahara desert blown over western Europe and the frequency of these events Changes in …
Dust clouds from the Sahara are reaching Europe more frequently Read More »
Smoke from wildfires made worse by climate change is set to cause thousands of additional deaths each year in the US Smoke from wildfires made worse by climate change is set to cause thousands of additional deaths each year in the US Smoke from wildfires made worse by climate change is set to cause thousands of …
Wildfire smoke may be deadliest effect of climate change in US Read More »
Materials that are incredibly thin, only a few atoms thick, exhibit unique properties that make them appealing for energy storage, catalysis and water purification. Researchers have now developed a method that enables the synthesis of hundreds of new 2D materials. Materials that are incredibly thin, only a few atoms thick, exhibit unique properties that make …
A new study challenges the current model of the universe by showing that, in fact, it has no room for dark matter. A new study challenges the current model of the universe by showing that, in fact, it has no room for dark matter. A new study challenges the current model of the universe by showing …
New research suggests that our universe has no dark matter Read More »
Scientists find that adolescents who grapple with the bigger meaning of social situations experience greater brain growth, which predicts stronger identity development and life satisfaction years later. Scientists find that adolescents who grapple with the bigger meaning of social situations experience greater brain growth, which predicts stronger identity development and life satisfaction years later. Scientists find …
Landmark study shows that ‘transcendent’ thinking may grow teens’ brains over time Read More »
Japanese tits sometimes flutter their wings in an apparent gesture of encouraging their mate to enter their shared nest first Japanese tits sometimes flutter their wings in an apparent gesture of encouraging their mate to enter their shared nest first Japanese tits sometimes flutter their wings in an apparent gesture of encouraging their mate to enter …
Birds make an ‘after you’ gesture to prompt their mate to enter nest Read More »
An analysis of viral genomes shows it is more common for viruses to jump from humans to other animals than the other way around An analysis of viral genomes shows it is more common for viruses to jump from humans to other animals than the other way around An analysis of viral genomes shows it is …
Humans spread more viruses to other animals than they give to us Read More »
Theories of mind and cosmos are inevitably preposterous – knowing how to weigh competing implausibilities can help us decide which we should back Theories of mind and cosmos are inevitably preposterous – knowing how to weigh competing implausibilities can help us decide which we should back Theories of mind and cosmos are inevitably preposterous – knowing …
Why we need to invoke philosophy to judge bizarre concepts in science Read More »
A 38-centimetre-tall deer, found in an arid region in the central Andes, is the first new deer species found in South America for over 60 years A 38-centimetre-tall deer, found in an arid region in the central Andes, is the first new deer species found in South America for over 60 years A 38-centimetre-tall deer, found …
Tiny deer from the dry valleys of Peru recognised as new species Read More »