science
Space industry giants visit fabrics factory
Delegates from Nasa and Space X were among those visiting the firm that makes specialist fabrics. Source link
Autism and ADHD are on the rise due to widening diagnostic criteria
A study of 140,000 people suggests that a broadening of the diagnostic criteria for autism and ADHD explains the sharp rise in diagnoses, but that doesn’t mean too many people are being told they are autistic or have ADHD Source link
Walking shark found in Papua New Guinea is new to science
Hemiscyllium dudgeonae is the tenth recorded species of walking shark, which use their pectoral fins to move across reef flats, and its limited range means it may be at high risk of extinction Source link
Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO
Elon Musk’s rocket company has agreed to buy Cursor, which uses AI to automate the process of writing code. Source link
Has the answer to life's origins been hiding in our cells all along?
The surprising discovery of mysterious blobs inside our cells is revolutionising our understanding of how life works, and how it got started Source link
Are useful and error-free quantum computers only two years away?
Quantum computing firm QuEra says it plans to make a fault-tolerant quantum computer and offer it to users through the cloud in 2028, which will require a real leap in engineering Source link
New microplastics research examines River Thames
Water samples are assessed for pollution levels and any impact climate pressures may be having on the river system. Source link
Remote volunteers use CCTV to save red squirrels
The project will allow volunteers to help defend red squirrels by monitoring footage remotely. Source link
Volunteers could revive scarce bog insect numbers
The project’s long-term goal is to reintroduce the wetland insect to more sites. Source link
Why Delhi feels hotter than what temperatures show
We spent a day out in the city with a thermal camera, recording surface temperatures indoors and outdoors. Source link