Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of empathy for primates and the natural world ​Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of empathy for primates and the natural world Acclaimed conservationist and chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall has died, leaving behind a legacy of …

Jane Goodall, dogged advocate for the natural world, has died aged 91 Read More »

In most mammals, females live longer than males, but in birds the trend goes the other way – a study of over 1000 species points to possible reasons for these differences ​In most mammals, females live longer than males, but in birds the trend goes the other way – a study of over 1000 species …

Evolution may explain why women live longer than men Read More »

Autism may exist in multiple forms, with the condition’s genetics and signs differing according to the age at diagnosis ​Autism may exist in multiple forms, with the condition’s genetics and signs differing according to the age at diagnosis Autism may exist in multiple forms, with the condition’s genetics and signs differing according to the age at …

Autism may have subtypes that are genetically distinct from each other Read More »

Singlet oxygen can be damaging in both cells and batteries but it has taken almost 60 years to work out exactly when it shows up in chemical reactions within both ​Singlet oxygen can be damaging in both cells and batteries but it has taken almost 60 years to work out exactly when it shows up …

The mystery of highly reactive oxygen has finally been solved Read More »

The DART mission achieved its goal of changing one asteroid’s orbit around another, but questions remain about why the orbit continued to alter over the following month ​The DART mission achieved its goal of changing one asteroid’s orbit around another, but questions remain about why the orbit continued to alter over the following month The DART …

NASA’s asteroid deflection test had unexpected and puzzling outcome Read More »

Madeline Lancaster created the first brain organoids, which have revolutionised our understanding of how the brain works – but also raised ethical questions ​Madeline Lancaster created the first brain organoids, which have revolutionised our understanding of how the brain works – but also raised ethical questions Madeline Lancaster created the first brain organoids, which have revolutionised …

How brain organoids are revealing what truly makes humans unique Read More »

Scientists have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, essentially rewiring how these cells generate energy. This metabolic reprogramming makes them more resilient, faster, and deadlier against tumors. ​Scientists have found a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, …

Blocking one protein supercharges the immune system against cancer Read More »

Researchers found that magic mushrooms and fiber caps independently evolved different biochemical pathways to create psilocybin. This convergence shows nature’s ingenuity, but the reason why remains unknown—possibly predator deterrence. Beyond evolutionary mystery, the discovery provides new enzyme tools for biotech, with promising applications for producing psilocybin-based medicines. ​Researchers found that magic mushrooms and fiber caps …

Mushrooms evolved psychedelics twice, baffling scientists Read More »

A comprehensive review shows that yoga doesn’t match up to traditional exercise for improving vascular health. Activities like Pilates, Tai Chi, and interval training prove more effective in keeping arteries resilient, especially in sedentary adults. While yoga remains valuable for accessibility and cultural significance, experts say it should be supplemented with more vigorous activity to …

Yoga isn’t as heart-healthy as you think, new study reveals Read More »

Gifted dogs can categorize toys by function, not just appearance. In playful at-home tests, they linked labels like “fetch” and “pull” to toys—even ones they’d never seen before. The findings hint that dogs form mental concepts of objects, much like humans, pointing to deeper cognitive abilities. ​Gifted dogs can categorize toys by function, not just …

Dogs can tell how toys work without any training Read More »