science

South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot Source link

The equatorial regions of Mars are home to unexpectedly enormous layers of ice, and they may have been put there by dramatic volcanic eruptions billions of years ago Source link

India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather. Source link

What you eat has a surprising impact on the pH of your body with wide ranging impacts on your health. But getting the balance right isn’t as simple as eating fewer acidic foods Source link

The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors. Source link

The strong nuclear force may abruptly loosen its grip on the fundamental particles that make up matter at a special “critical point” – researchers are now getting a clearer picture of when that point is reached Source link

Once endangered due to hunting, it is making a strong recovery thanks to global conservation efforts. Source link

‘Green social prescribing’ schemes are being used by NHS doctors to improve patients’ mental health. Source link

A woman’s fertility declines with age, which is often attributed to a fall in egg number and quality, but the environment of the ovaries themselves may also be responsible Source link

The bald, subterranean rats are the world’s longest-lived rodent. Source link