Archaeopteryx, long considered the earliest fossil bird, could be knocked off its perch by Baminornis zhenghensis, which lived around 150 million years ago and had a short tail like those of modern birds Archaeopteryx, long considered the earliest fossil bird, could be knocked off its perch by Baminornis zhenghensis, which lived around 150 million years …
Quail-sized feathered dinosaur may be the earliest known bird Read More »
Our estimates of the size of a neutrino span from smaller than an atomic nucleus to as large as a few metres, but now we are starting to narrow down its true value Our estimates of the size of a neutrino span from smaller than an atomic nucleus to as large as a few metres, …
How big is a neutrino? We’re finally starting to get an answer Read More »
A neutrino with more energy than we’ve ever seen before was picked up by a detector on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea, and it seems to have a distant cosmic origin A neutrino with more energy than we’ve ever seen before was picked up by a detector on the floor of the Mediterranean Sea, …
Record-breaking neutrino spotted tearing through the Mediterranean Sea Read More »
The smooth wings of fruit-sucking moths appear to be ridged like a leaf – but the resemblance is created by nanostructures that reflect light in an unusual way The smooth wings of fruit-sucking moths appear to be ridged like a leaf – but the resemblance is created by nanostructures that reflect light in an unusual …
How a moth uses an optical illusion to disguise itself as a leaf Read More »
The drug semaglutide has been linked to a lower risk of alcoholism before, but now we have strong evidence that it really does help curb drinking The drug semaglutide has been linked to a lower risk of alcoholism before, but now we have strong evidence that it really does help curb drinking The drug semaglutide has …
Strongest evidence yet that Ozempic and Wegovy reduce alcohol intake Read More »
Some turtles “dance” when they anticipate food, which gives us clues as to how they navigate from A to B Some turtles “dance” when they anticipate food, which gives us clues as to how they navigate from A to B Some turtles “dance” when they anticipate food, which gives us clues as to how they navigate …
Dancing turtles help us understand how they navigate around the world Read More »
Forensic scientists investigating cases of sexual assault may be able to use the genital microbiome to identify the perpetrator, as researchers have found that this “sexome” is exchanged between partners during intercourse Forensic scientists investigating cases of sexual assault may be able to use the genital microbiome to identify the perpetrator, as researchers have found …
‘Sexome’ microbes swapped during sex could aid forensic investigations Read More »
A waste-water surveillance network of strategic international airports could quickly detect outbreaks of new diseases – and provide early warnings of future pandemics A waste-water surveillance network of strategic international airports could quickly detect outbreaks of new diseases – and provide early warnings of future pandemics A waste-water surveillance network of strategic international airports could quickly …
Waste surveillance at just 20 airports could spot the next pandemic Read More »
Surveys before, early on in and towards the end of the covid-19 pandemic suggest that although older people’s well-being dipped in 2020, it increased once virus-related restrictions in England were lifted Surveys before, early on in and towards the end of the covid-19 pandemic suggest that although older people’s well-being dipped in 2020, it increased …
Older people in England are more satisfied after covid-19 pandemic Read More »
Critics have been calling for NASA to cancel its extremely pricey Space Launch System rocket for ages, but now that it seems to be facing the axe from Elon Musk’s government efficiency task force, it may be time to think again Critics have been calling for NASA to cancel its extremely pricey Space Launch System …
Maybe NASA’s SLS should be cancelled – but not by Elon Musk Read More »