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A preserved tree fossil gives an unprecedented view into a moment 42,000 years ago when the Earth’s magnetic field went haywire, triggering environmental chaos, influencing everything from an increase in cave paintings to the Neanderthal extinction. -
A retro-futuristic spacecraft with a mixture of the old and new has passed a major milestone as it's readied for its debut orbital mission. Sierra Space has announced that its Dream Chaser cargo spaceplane has demonstrated that it can handle payloads. -
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has released the most detailed map yet of what Antarctica looks like when you strip away its ubiquitous cover of ice and snow. Derived from 60 years of data, it will help scientists understand ice flows better.
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No microplastic particle is safe from bounty-hunting "microcleaners"
March 28, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWouldn't it be great if there were a way of chasing down waterborne microplastic particles and catching them for removal, as opposed to just passively filtering them out of water bodies? Well, new "microcleaners" can reportedly do that very thing. -
New plastic dissolves in the ocean overnight, leaving no microplastics
March 27, 2025 | Michael IrvingScientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that’s just as stable in everyday use as regular plastic, but dissolves quickly in saltwater, leaving behind only safe compounds. -
Stopping hair loss may be as easy as boosting this "bodyguard" protein
March 26, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonWe're one step closer to that elusive goal preventing hair loss and enabling new growth, as scientists identify the crucial role that one all-important protein has in protecting the hard-working cells on the production line. -
Ancient parasite used Venus flytrap-like butt to lay eggs in victims
March 26, 2025 | Michael IrvingIf you ever travel back in time to the reign of dinosaurs, don’t touch any flowers – it might just be a parasitic wasp in disguise. Analysis of wasps preserved in amber show how the insect ensnared hosts for its larvae with a Venus flytrap-like butt. -
"Self-densified" wood could give metal a run for its money
March 25, 2025 | Ben CoxworthWhile sustainably-grown wood can be an eco-friendly building material, its relatively low tensile strength limits its potential applications. That could soon change, however, thanks to a new self-densifying technique for creating super-strong wood. -
Special ball coating may make for better golfing on both wet and dry grass
March 25, 2025 | Ben CoxworthYou may think golf course grass is the same everywhere … but you would be wrong. Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both. -
Order to chaos: The fascinating math that all pedestrians need to know
March 24, 2025 | Bronwyn ThompsonHave you ever wondered why walking from point A to B can be easy in some places, and incredibly frustrating in others? Well, scientists have uncovered the mathematical equation that underpins how foot traffic can collectively descend into utter chaos. -
Strong infrared signals could reveal alien life on "waterworld" planets
March 23, 2025 | Michael IrvingFinding alien life won’t be a flying saucer landing at the White House – NASA scientists will hold a press conference to excitedly show off a chart that’s incomprehensible to most people. Now we’re a step closer to that boring but groundbreaking day. -
Smart sensor pokes plants' leaves to let farmers know if they're stressed
March 22, 2025 | Ben CoxworthThe sooner a farmer knows that their crops are suffering, the faster they can take action to prevent major crop failure. A new plant-leaf-poking sensor could soon help them do so, by sending an alert as soon as the plant gets stressed. -
Psychedelic beer used by ancient empire to win friends
March 22, 2025 | Rich HaridyA study published in the journal Antiquity suggested an ancient South American civilization spiked a beer-like drink with psychoactive drugs as a way of maintaining social cohesion and forging new bonds with surrounding communities.
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