Roman ships equipped with bronze rams sank dozens of Carthaginian ships during a major naval battle in 241 BCE – now we know how the rams were made Roman ships equipped with bronze rams sank dozens of Carthaginian ships during a major naval battle in 241 BCE – now we know how the rams were …
Bronze naval ram from Roman battle recreated using ancient techniques Read More »
Bioreactors housing methane-eating bacteria could offer a portable, off-grid solution for soaking up methane leaks from sites like landfills and coal mines Bioreactors housing methane-eating bacteria could offer a portable, off-grid solution for soaking up methane leaks from sites like landfills and coal mines Bioreactors housing methane-eating bacteria could offer a portable, off-grid solution for soaking …
Methane-eating bacteria are ready to capture landfill emissions Read More »
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are commonly found in the bodies of short-beaked common dolphins that get stranded on UK beaches, and are linked to the animals’ risk of infectious diseases Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are commonly found in the bodies of short-beaked common dolphins that get stranded on UK beaches, and are linked to the animals’ risk …
Dolphins are dying from toxic chemicals banned since the 1980s Read More »
Diamonds formed in Earth’s lower mantle contain tiny flecks of minerals that are helping us understand the inner workings of our planet Diamonds formed in Earth’s lower mantle contain tiny flecks of minerals that are helping us understand the inner workings of our planet Diamonds formed in Earth’s lower mantle contain tiny flecks of minerals that …
Inside the hunt for unknown minerals in super-deep diamonds Read More »
A fossil jawbone found by fishers in the Taiwan Strait has extended the known range of ancient Denisovan people thousands of kilometres to the east A fossil jawbone found by fishers in the Taiwan Strait has extended the known range of ancient Denisovan people thousands of kilometres to the east A fossil jawbone found by fishers …
Denisovan fossil from Taiwan gives clue to mysterious ancient humans Read More »
Wider hips may make childbirth easier, but increase the risk of other health issues Wider hips may make childbirth easier, but increase the risk of other health issues Wider hips may make childbirth easier, but increase the risk of other health issues
Globally, only 14 per cent of the plastic we use is recycled – but some countries achieve higher rates and new technologies could change the picture drastically Globally, only 14 per cent of the plastic we use is recycled – but some countries achieve higher rates and new technologies could change the picture drastically Globally, only …
In the latest instalment of our Future Chronicles column, which explores an imagined history of inventions yet to come, Rowan Hooper reveals how brain-computer interface let us travel to Mars via robot avatars in the late 2020s In the latest instalment of our Future Chronicles column, which explores an imagined history of inventions yet to …
Could brain-computer interface let us inhabit robot avatars on Mars? Read More »
A machine controlled by AI that sprays bears with the chilli pepper chemical capsaicin could reduce dangerous confrontations with people A machine controlled by AI that sprays bears with the chilli pepper chemical capsaicin could reduce dangerous confrontations with people A machine controlled by AI that sprays bears with the chilli pepper chemical capsaicin could reduce …
AI-powered chilli spray could deter bears without injuring them Read More »
A blood test can accurately determine whether someone without known risk factors for preeclampsia is at risk of developing the potentially fatal hypertensive pregnancy condition A blood test can accurately determine whether someone without known risk factors for preeclampsia is at risk of developing the potentially fatal hypertensive pregnancy condition A blood test can accurately determine …