Jodrell Bank Observatory facing closure after major funder cuts support
Jodrell Bank is home to a world-leading network of radio telescopes and hosts the Grade I-listed Lovell telescope. Photograph: Christopher…
Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
As the US sees its highest number of measles cases in decades and vaccination rates fall, researchers are developing drugs…
Chinese scientist faces probe after girl, 6, dies ‘following experimental gene therapy’
AdvertisementScienceChinaScience Chinese scientist faces probe after girl, 6, dies ‘following experimental gene therapy’ Shanghai Jiao Tong University says it is…
‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women
‘It was like something was crawling over me’ – the worrying rise of shingles among millennial women Stress, the cost…
Electrolyte lemonade to probiotic pop: do the new generation of ‘functional drinks’ live up to the hype?
Photograph: Steven Joyce/The GuardianView image in fullscreen Photograph: Steven Joyce/The Guardian Electrolyte lemonade to probiotic pop: do the new generation…
The Solution to the Power Grid’s Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway
More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need…
Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish
Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.
How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?
Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you…
Pompeii archaeologists unveil stunning fresco ceiling in ancient banquet hall
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unveiled a partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling vault, featuring detailed images from Greek mythology. Pompeii, which was…
Four types of thinker have been identified. Which one are you?
Four types of thinker have been identified. Which one are you? Investigation finds evidence of distinct groups, from big-picture thinkers…