science
Alex Garland’s The Bone Temple is brutal, brilliant – and mind-blowing
This follow-up to the influential 28 Days Later continues to take the zombie movie franchise in a surprising and thought-provoking direction Source link
Octopuses prompt rethink of why animals evolve big brains
A popular idea suggests a link between big brains and a rich social life, but octopuses don’t fit the pattern, which suggests something else is going on Source link
Scientists investigate ‘dark oxygen’ in deep-sea mining zone
Startling findings in 2024 suggested that metallic nodules on the sea floor produce oxygen and might support life. Now researchers are planning an expedition to learn more and refute criticism from mining companies Source link
Mars once had a vast sea the size of the Arctic Ocean
Spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet have helped researchers map out an ancient coastline that surrounded a large ocean billions of years ago Source link
We can block the spread of HIV: Best ideas of the century
The “enormous revelation” that drugs can be used to prevent catching HIV has benefitted millions and helped slash transmission rates Source link
The invention of net zero: Best ideas of the century
Net zero wasn’t always the target – the consensus used to be that we could continue releasing greenhouse gases and maintain global temperatures. How did that change? Source link
There’s no such thing as a normal brain: Best ideas of the century
Neurodiversity research has reshaped how we think about autism and ADHD, revealing that a “normal” brain doesn’t exist – and that unusual brains also come with unique strengths Source link
Revealing the epic story of ancient humans: Best ideas of the century
Since the turn of the millennium, our understanding of our ancestors and extended cousins has shifted dramatically, thanks to a swathe of surprising archaeological discoveries Source link
Crowdsourcing Wikipedia’s encyclopedia: Best ideas of the century
The internet is typically defined by conflict. Yet a crowdsourced encyclopedia, open for anyone to edit, has transformed into one of the world’s most essential knowledge hubs Source link
Barnacle gloop could improve inflammatory bowel disease treatments
A “living glue” used by barnacles to attach to underwater surfaces could also seal gut wounds caused by inflammatory bowel disease Source link