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…
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Key molecule for life may have formed on interstellar ice
Some scientists suspect that amino acids were transported to Earth by meteorites. A team has now found that an amino…
Hollow nanoparticles linked by DNA make unusually strong materials
Particles that are too small to be assembled into materials with conventional methods can be bound together with DNA molecules…
Thin reflective film that mimics butterfly wings can keep cars cool
A thin, multi-layered film inspired by the structure of vibrant blue butterfly wings could help vehicles reduce energy used for…
Losing weight is good for your health – even if you regain it
People who have obesity and lose weight through behavioural weight loss programmes have lower risks for heart disease and type…
NASA unveils new spacesuit for Artemis moon mission astronauts
A spacesuit designed for the Artemis moon missions is much lighter than those worn by the Apollo astronauts, and allows…
Child obesity is now more common than undernutrition – what do we do?
Childhood obesity rates have surpassed those of undernutrition for the first time, suggesting efforts to combat malnutrition will have to…
AI demand could drive up US electricity bills – even if it fizzles
A rush to build more energy infrastructure is driven in part by inflated estimates of US data centre growth. That…
Queen ant makes males of another species for daughters to mate with
Bizarrely, Iberian harvester ant queens lay eggs that turn into male builder harvester ants, and some of her offspring are…
Edible gel prevents and treats alcohol intoxication in mice
Mice given unlimited access to alcohol recovered faster after consuming a gel based on a milk protein, with the same…