New research is revealing surprising complexity in the minds of goats, pigs, and other livestock
Biomedical microrobots could overcome current challenges in targeted therapies
Sustainable management approaches are needed to protect coastal environments
The massive buried structures at Gunung Padang in Indonesia would be much older than Egypt’s great pyramids — if they’re even human constructions at all.
Ancient humans painted scenes in Indonesian caves more than 45,000 years ago, but their art is disappearing rapidly. Researchers are trying to discover what’s causing the damage and how to stop it — before the murals are gone forever.
Tumours respond more readily to radiation and other therapies in mice without a specific protein in their dendritic cells.
Whether used for ceremonial, astronomical or spiritual events, Stonehenge remains a subject of intrigue. Now, using the latest scientific technologies such as radiocarbon dating and 3D laser scanning, archaeologists are understanding how this colossal stone circle was built and what its purpose was, as well as gaining new insight into how our Stone Age human ancestors lived.
New studies even suggest some of the stones could align with the moon during rare lunar events.
8000 years ago—long before farming arrived—people in Siberia built defensive structures
AI-powered discovery could lead to revolutions in electronics, batteries, and solar cells
Chinstrap penguins fall asleep thousands of times per day in the wild
The extra ingredient would explain why the Universe is expanding so fast now — but conflicts with data from ancient quasars.
Smoke from record-breaking fires in 2020 travelled all the way to Cyprus, where it helped to trigger cloud formation.
A bird of prey called the striated caracara can figure out puzzles that are a struggle for Goffin’s cockatoos, which are known for their intelligence.
The appearance of a “tropical” mosquito-borne illness in southeastern Australia has unsettled researchers
In mice, pregnancy results in new neurons that support recognition of pups
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Around 7.3 billion people faced temperatures strongly influenced by global warming over the past year.
The landmark decision could transform the treatment of sickle-cell disease and β-thalassaemia — but the technology is expensive.
From identifying disputed artworks to reconstructing lost masterpieces, artificial intelligence is enriching how we interpret our cultural heritage.
NEW HUMANIST MAGAZINE – WINTER 2023 ISSUE: The new issue features Pavan Amara on the new technologies revolutionising reproduction, Gabriele Di Donfrancesco on Europe’s battle over “family values” and Rachael Lennon on a decade of same-sex marriage, and a new column from Shaparak Khorsandi…
Cheap and fast algorithms are matching—and surpassing—the world’s top models
NuScale Power’s small modular reactors promised cheaper nuclear power, but costs soared and utilities balked
Verve Therapeutics says its base-editing approach may help prevent heart disease in many people
Seinfeld episodes help scientists to distinguish between the brain regions involved in understanding and appreciating humour.
Electrical stimulation improved his mobility, although researchers say that a larger study is needed to assess the device.
Nataly Castelblanco Martínez works to raise awareness of the perils faced by the much-loved marine mammals.
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