science
Why are we so suspicious of do-gooders?
A growing body of research shows that we tend to discount a person’s good deeds if they stand to benefit from them. Columnist David Robson explores where this instinct comes from – and whether we should resist it Source link
Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
Nasa says technical problems that have delayed the rocket are fixed and it is ready for launch. Source link
BBC Inside Science
New research on what three very hot years can tell us about climate change. Source link
Undisclosed ads on TikTok skirt ban on profiling minors
Teenagers are being bombarded with highly targeted commercial content on TikTok, despite an EU law that prohibits profiling minors for advertising Source link
Greedy beaver caught twice in monitoring trap
Rangers in Northumberland say the beavers are doing well after they were caught and checked over. Source link
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins
A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility. Source link
A miniature magnet rivals behemoths in strength for the first time
Strong magnets tend to be large and power-hungry, but a new design has produced a powerful magnet that fits in the palm of your hand, making it more practical and affordable Source link
Why are we so obsessed with protein? A new book looks for answers
Samantha King and Gavin Weedon’s new book Protein digs deep into the nutrient’s role in our health. But can it tell you how much you should be eating? Alexandra Thompson explores Source link
Secret of hedgehog hearing discovered at far beyond human range
Researchers played a sountrack to hedgehogs to identify the frequency of sounds they can hear Source link
Prioritising AI data centres could block new homes, builders warn
The government plans to give data centres priority access to the electricity grid to speed up development. Source link