science
Global warming already causing crop losses of over $20 billion a year
Climate change is already having a big impact on crop yields, and the subsequent financial losses will continue to rise as the world keeps warming Source link
2026 eclipse: 5 citizen science projects you can contribute to
During the August 2026 solar eclipse, scientists will be rushing to gather data on the sun, but even if you aren’t a professional scientist, you can still help the research Source link
Injection halves risk of chromosome error common in older human eggs
Egg cells missing a key protein may be more likely to end up with the wrong number of chromosomes, but an mRNA injection that helps the cells make the protein reduces the problem Source link
This book is essential reading before watching the new Odyssey film
Homer still matters, argues Adam Nicolson in The Mighty Dead, a great primer to Christopher Nolan’s new adaptation of the Odyssey, says Kelsey Hayes Source link
Lambs born via IVF using highly immature eggs in major breakthrough
Lambs have been born using an experimental form of IVF that coaxes immature eggs to become mature ones. This could boost the number of eggs available for fertilisation and improve IVF success rates Source link
How extreme heat affects the body – and the best ways to cope
A short spell in a heat chamber at the University of Brighton showed Alec Luhn that his body is not adapted to high temperatures – but regular exposure can train the body to respond more effectively Source link
Does time come from the entire universe running computations?
Explaining the passage of time has been a gnarly problem in physics basically forever, but physicist and computer scientist Stephen Wolfram has a radical proposal for where it comes from. He discussed his ideas on time – and what they mean for free will – with reporter Leah Crane Source link
Ovary identity shift after menopause may contribute to inflammation
We used to think post-menopausal ovaries sat inert in the body, but evidence from mice suggests they may instead turn into an organ with a role in inflammation Source link
How healthy is your brain? We now know how to find out
In our efforts to keep our brains healthy, how do we know what is working? Helen Thomson explores a new generation of tests that can reveal whether our efforts are paying off Source link
Musical take on The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is moving and charming
A TED talk and then a film, William Kamkwamba’s story of how he worked to provide his rural Malawian village with electricity has now been turned into a musical – and it mostly works, says Bethan Ackerley Source link