It is very exciting to clearly see for the first time multiple and extended filaments of gas connecting galaxies in the early universe,’ says researcher Faintly glowing wisps of gas have given astronomers a rare glimpse of one of the universe’s largest but most elusive features – the intergalactic filaments ... Read More »
Geoengineering: Sci-fi ways scientists could mimic volcanic eruptions to help avert climate disaster
Ideas about how to get sulphur dioxide in the stratosphere include using a fleet of spy planes, a giant hosepipe, rockets or sprayers attached to hydrogen balloons Climate change is the greatest test humanity has ever faced – and so far indications are we’re failing dismally. From increased flooding to ... Read More »
Life on Mars could be found within two years but world is ‘not prepared’, Nasa’s chief scientist says
Leading astronomer says discovery will open up ‘whole new line of thinking’ Nasa is close to finding life on Mars but the world is not ready for the “revolutionary” implications of the discovery, the space agency’s chief scientist has said. Dr Jim Green has warned that two rovers from Nasa ... Read More »
Amazon deforestation is driven by criminal networks, report finds
Criminals threaten and attack government officials, forest defenders and indigenous people, Human Rights Watch finds Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is a lucrative business largely driven by criminal networks that threaten and attack government officials, forest defenders and indigenous people who try to stop them, according to a new ... Read More »
Water is found on habitable alien exoplanet for the first time, scientists say
Scientists have found water vapour on a “super-Earth” for the first time – in a major step forward in the search for alien life. The exoplanet, known as K2-18b, is perhaps the best candidate seen yet for supporting life on another world. “This represents the biggest step yet taken towards our ultimate ... Read More »
Shocking news: world’s most powerful electric eel found in Amazon
Electrophorus voltai can deliver a jolt of 860 volts, much more than existing record of 650 volts DNA research has revealed two entirely new species of electric eel in the Amazon basin, including one capable of delivering a record-breaking jolt. The findings are evidence, researchers say, of the incredible ... Read More »
Soft drinks, including sugar-free, linked to increased risk of early death
Drink more water, say experts as they argue study proves need for curbs on consumption People who regularly consume soft drinks have a higher risk of an early death, researchers have found, with the trend seen for both sugared and artificially sweetened drinks. While experts say the study cannot ... Read More »
Scientists find unexplained ‘gel-like substance’ on far side of the Moon
Scientists have found an unexplained, shiny gel on the far side of the Moon. The mysterious substance was spotted by a Chinese lunar lander and it is unclear what the unusual thing could be. As it was driving over the Moon’s surface, Chinese lunar rover Yutu-2 spotted a strange ... Read More »
Vegan diets ‘risk insufficient intake’ of nutrient critical for brain health
Moving away from diets rich in animal products could have ‘unintended consequences’ for the consumption of choline The increasing popularity of plant-based and vegan diets risks lowering the intake of a nutrient critical for brain health that is mainly found in animal foods, a nutritionist has said. Moving away from ... Read More »
Breast cancer risk from using HRT is ‘twice what was thought’
Study prompts medicines regulator to advise all women using HRT to remain vigilant The risk of breast cancer from using hormone replacement therapy is double what was previously thought, according to a major piece of research, which confirms that HRT is a direct cause of the cancer. The findings ... Read More »