Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Science
04/14/2022
What Could Go Right? This AI tool draws anything you want
Plus, big money gets thrown at carbon capture technology, a lake in central Florida sues to protect itself against development, and more
04/01/2022
This Israeli startup’s sci-fi ‘headset’ will map brain changes in space on private Ax-1 mission
Researchers hope to see how the brain adapts to space travel during the 10-day mission.
04/12/2022
A startup is measuring ripeness to deliver perfect fruit
A startup's novel sensor device — which measures the gas emitted by fruit as it ripens — is making inroads in ensuring that only peak-ripe produce makes its way to grocery shelves, ideally reducing food waste.
04/10/2022
The French town where the lighting is alive
From deep-sea fish to fireflies, dozens of organisms use bioluminescence to help themselves be seen in the natural world. But can we harness them to light our towns and cities?
04/08/2022
Rejuvenation of woman’s skin could tackle diseases of ageing
Researchers have rejuvenated a 53-year-old woman's skin cells so they are the equivalent of a 23-year-old's.
04/04/2022
The World’s First Genetically Engineered Wheat Is Here
Argentina’s new genetically engineered, drought-tolerant wheat could have large environmental benefits.
04/06/2022
“Ignoring the Possibility of Progress Is a Sure Method of Destroying Ourselves”
Fly to the stars? Conquer the climate crisis? Mankind can solve all problems, argues British physicist David Deutsch.
04/05/2022
Space Tourism Isn’t Just Joyriding
Having rich guys like Jeff Bezos in orbit can make space travel routine and help all of us dream big.
03/31/2022
Squid-inspired packaging keeps contents not too hot, not too cold, but just right
The inventive, heat-regulating material is cheap and recyclable, and provides an energy-efficient and sustainable solution for food and beverage containers.
04/07/2022
Scientists Have Spotted the Most Distant Galaxy Ever
An international team of astronomers, including researchers at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, has spotted the most distant astronomical object ever: a galaxy.
04/07/2022
What Could Go Right? Clean electricity is trumping coal
Wind and solar have arrived. Plus, union wins at Amazon and Starbucks, and we may soon say goodbye to guinea worm disease.
04/01/2022