Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Food safety, soils and manure: How a systemic approach can prevent health risks
In many parts of the world, including China, soil acidification is reducing agricultural yields. Recycling animal manure can help counteract this acidification...
Legged robot could accelerate resource prospecting on the moon and the search for life on Mars
Planetary surface missions currently operate cautiously. On Mars, communication delays between Earth and rovers (typically between four and 22 minutes), as well...
German firms trapped between US and China, study finds
Germany's largest companies are deeply entangled with rival businesses in China and the US, and unable to escape either superpower, according to new research pu...
Tropical geckos in Australia are more adaptable than we thought
Earth is teeming with life: creatures big and small have spread and adapted to vastly different environments. Many animals can also change their physiology—how...
New forensic tool provides intelligence to link serial killer victims by analyzing facial similarities
Researchers at Murdoch University have developed a forensic intelligence tool which could help police link the victims of serial offenders by analyzing their fa...
Your post-gym protein shake may get a taste upgrade: Manufacturing can improve whey protein drink palatability
The taste and texture profile of protein shakes could be improved by tweaking the way whey protein is made, new research has found. An ongoing collaboration amo...
How the solar wind really works
The sun, our nearest star, never stops breathing. Every second of every day, it exhales a vast stream of charged particles that sweeps outward through the solar...
How scientists prepare expeditions in remote environments
Scientific expeditions require months of planning before scientists can acquire the first data. A bark cuts through the Arctic silence, waking Anna up. She slep...
Mars-like worlds near M-dwarfs may lose air in millions of years
The criteria for finding an Earth-like planet unofficially comes down to two things: water and the habitable zone. But a phenomenon known as atmospheric escape...
Spaceflight captures audiences when it centers on people because human space travel is hazardous
The central premise of the blockbuster film "Project Hail Mary" is a long-shot mission with a familiar goal: Save humanity from extinction. While the details of...
What learning English means to migrants
It is widely accepted that learning English is essential for many adult migrants who move to the UK. Yet in the last census, over 1 million residents in England...
Human touch leaves chicks feeling happy, study finds
Chicks, just like pets, also benefit from gentle human touch, new research has revealed. Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that gentle hum...