Astrophysics Millions of black holes are lurking in the Milky Way. Here’s how to spot them August 5, 2019
News Astronomers find one of the oldest stars in the Universe August 5, 2019 - Updated on July 26, 2023
Climate Hot pavement can cause second-degree burns within seconds August 2, 2019 - Updated on August 3, 2019
News Another study confirms the Milky Way is warped and twisted rather than a flat disc August 2, 2019
News AI learns to play chess by studying game commentaries instead of practicing August 1, 2019 - Updated on March 16, 2021
News Bats can use leaves as ‘mirrors’ to spot hiding prey — but it only works at an angle August 1, 2019
Mind & Brain The brains of people with excellent general knowledge are more efficiently wired August 1, 2019
Biology New “bone spackling” that can fix injuries with a simple injection shows promise in mice August 1, 2019
Biology Despite their size, baby spiders can see nearly as good as adults August 1, 2019 - Updated on July 12, 2023
Environment Air pollution levels rise by 30% in India as farmers align to new groundwater depletion policy August 1, 2019
Biology Discovery of new “don’t eat me protein” points the way to effective cancer therapy August 1, 2019
News People who believe in conspiracy theories also more likely to believe in pseudoscience August 1, 2019 - Updated on March 14, 2023
Biology Birmingham University researchers extract cancer-killing drug from common flower August 1, 2019
Materials Heat-free metallic print can form electronic circuits on soft surfaces (flowers, gelatin) July 31, 2019
News Rust and salt water — the new way to generate electricity July 31, 2019 - Updated on February 25, 2020
Mathematics How simple subtractions can stump even mathematicians — and why that matters for understanding our brains July 31, 2019
Environment Scientists develop battery that taps into ‘blue energy’ formed when freshwater meets seawater July 30, 2019 - Updated on July 31, 2019
News The price of ivory is up 1,000% since global ban on ivory trade, but is slowly decreasing July 30, 2019
Health Obese people enjoy their food more — and this could be key to understanding obesity July 30, 2019
Health Hospitals in Europe are contributing to the spread of extremely drug-resistant bacteria July 30, 2019
Alien life How scientists are looking for signs of ancient life on Mars July 30, 2019 - Updated on February 12, 2024
News More than 70% of America’s packaged food is ultra-processed — and it’s a big problem July 29, 2019
