Each one of us falls into one of three information-seeking ‘personalities’
Our motivation for seeking out new information is consistent over time, the paper explains.
Fossil Friday: Italy’s largest discovery of dinosaurs is a herd of 11 specimens
A truly spectacular find!
Stem-cell implant prototypes pave the way towards life-long treatment for type 1 diabetes
We're not there yet, but there seems to be a lot of promise in this idea.
Coastal species are setting up shop in the open ocean on the back of islands of plastic waste
Our junk is creating new, potentially dangerous ecosystems in the ocean.
New statistical approach aims to predict when low-probability, high-impact events happen
It's the closest thing we have to an equation that can predict pandemics.
We could blast microplastics out of water using loudspeakers, although the tech is still young
There are some concerns regarding the use of this tech near marine life, but the concept works.
Turning leaked methane into fishmeal would turn a profit while helping the environment
Why not turn a problem into an asset?
Fossil Friday: Early-sprouting pine cone preserved in amber
Early birds get fossilized!
New ‘super jelly’ is soft, but strong enough to withstand the weight of a few cars
This is the first time such a material has been developed.
Aspirin use may increase the risk of heart failure among at-risk individuals
The findings cast doubt on the use of aspirin in treating at-risk individuals.
Green walls can reduce heat lost by buildings by over 30% in temperate climates
They look great and can help keep heating bills low.
We’re getting a better idea of how moles turn into melanoma, and environment is key
The genetic changes that drive the emergence of skin cancer seem to be caused by environmental factors.
Healthier, more nutritious diets have a lower environmental impact — at least in the UK
Eating better would benefit you and the planet, too.
Earth might develop ‘junk’ rings — but engineers are working to prevent that
Magnets can help un-clutter space, according to new research.
Housework can help keep our minds and bodies limber into old age
Chores may not be pleasant, but they're good for you.
The European Space Agency aims to launch its own astronauts into space in a new proposal
It comes amid a series of proposals that the ESA will pursue in the future.
One of Einstein’s manuscripts is going to auction and is expected to fetch millions of euros
It is undoubtedly the most valuable Einstein manuscript to ever come to auction, according to the auction house.
Our daily commute has a direct impact on our productivity and job satisfaction
Few people actually enjoy their commutes. But the ones who do have a better experience at work.
What is the Oort cloud: the very edge of the solar system
At the edge of the Sun's gravitational influence, there's a cloud of ice and rock. Probably.
What are ‘iron lungs’, and could this old tech still be useful today?
Although the technology is old, it can learn new tricks and still serve us well.