Everything we know about the EG.5 covid-19 variant and its symptoms
EG.5, the latest omicron covid-19 subvariant that is being dubbed "Eris", may spread more easily than past versions of the…
Bits of an ancient planet called Theia may be buried in Earth’s mantle
Two strange, high-density blobs buried more than a kilometre underground may have come from the ancient world Theia, which is…
Bitcoin halving: When is it and what does it actually mean?
The bitcoin halving, which occurs once every four years and is expected to take place this week, will reduce rewards…
‘Forever chemicals’ have infiltrated food packaging on a wide scale
Nearly 70 "forever chemicals", also known as PFAS, are commonly found in materials that come into contact with food, some…
Europa may have less oxygen to fuel life in its seas than we thought
The ocean on Jupiter’s icy moon Europa is one of the best places we have found to search for alien…
Flying robot leaps upwards and then takes to the air like a bird
A bird-inspired robot called RAVEN can walk, hop and jump into flight, an ability that could help people develop fixed-wing…
Bonobos can tell when they know something you don’t
Recognising that someone lacks information you possess is key for effective communication and cooperation, and bonobos seem to share this…
Dark oxygen: New deep sea expedition to explore mysterious discovery
The shock discovery that metallic nodules could be producing oxygen in the deep sea made headlines last year – now…
Concerns raised over AI trained on 57 million NHS medical records
The makers of an AI model called Foresight say it could help predict disease or hospitalisation rates, but others have…
Shingles vaccine linked with lower risk of many common heart problems
Shingles is associated with an increased chance of health problems like strokes and heart attacks, but receiving a shingles jab…