Oceans of Noise: Episode One – Science Weekly podcast
During our summer break, we’re revisiting the archives. Today, Wildlife recordist Chris Watson begins a…
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LightSail 2 spacecraft glides on sunlight in orbit around Earth
Extra thrust from reflective sail on tiny craft changed shape of its orbit by about…
We can’t keep eating as we are – why isn’t the IPCC shouting this from the rooftops? | George Monbiot
In its crucial land and climate report, the IPCC irresponsibly understates the true carbon cost…
Fast-food outlets on commuter routes may fuel obesity crisis
US study finds link between number of restaurants and higher BMI Fast-food outlets along commuter…
Terrawatch: why salt crystals ‘snow’ down on Dead Sea floor
Scientists have observed up to 10cm of salt falling to sea floor every year since…
Widely used pesticide in US particularly harmful to bees, study finds
Agriculture has become 48 times more toxic to insects in last 25 years as neonics…
Alzheimer’s and dementia leading cause of death in England and Wales
Experts call for urgent action to tackle ‘biggest health crisis of our time’ Dementia is…
Supergravity pioneers win $3m Special Breakthrough prize
Daniel Freedman, Peter van Nieuwenhuizen and Sergio Ferrara developed landmark theory in 1970s The most…
Scientists develop ‘artificial tongue’ to detect fake whiskies
The technology can also be used to identify poisons as well as to monitor rivers…
He, she, or … ? Gender-neutral pronouns reduce biases – study
Researchers find usage boosts positive feelings towards women and LGBT people More than 100 failures…