Covid-19 threat expected to become on par with flu this year, says WHO
The World Health Organization is considering downgrading covid-19 from a public health emergency of international concern, its highest level of alert,
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What are the prospects for life on the icy moons Europa and Enceladus?
As far as we know, there are three main ingredients required for life: liquid water, an energy source and complex chemistry. Do Europa or Enceladus ha
Sea spiders ‘farm’ methane-eating bacteria on their bodies
Sea spiders living near deep-sea methane seeps appear to cultivate and eat bacteria on their exoskeletons
NASA is facing the biggest crisis in its history
Widespread proposed budget cuts have left the US space agency facing an uncertain future at the same time as NASA’s intended new leader has been withd
How many moons and moonmoons could we cram into Earth’s orbit?
Earth is lagging behind other worlds with its single moon, so on this episode of Dead Planets Society we are giving it more – and giving those moons m
Oral vaccine prevents recurring UTIs for nine years
An oral vaccine in the form of a pineapple-flavoured spray prevented recurrent urinary tract infections in 53.9 per cent of clinical trial participant
How AI brought John Lennon back to life for the last Beatles song
The Beatles are set to release their last single, Now and Then. The song was produced using musical parts that include the vocals of John Lennon, whic
Apple Vision Pro won’t solve the problems with virtual reality
Apple’s Vision Pro headset announced at WWDC 2023 blends virtual and real-world experiences together. But it still has many of the same problems as ot
Where does time actually come from?
The arrow of time can teach us more about how the universe began – and how it will end, says quantum columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
Volcanic eruptions may have helped spark the French Revolution
Social upheaval across Europe between 1250 and 1860 correlates with volcanic eruptions, reduced sunspot activity and surging food prices