science
SETI may have missed alien signals because of space weather
SETI has spent decades listening for a sharp, well-defined radio signal that could indicate it was sent by distant intelligent life. Now researchers believe that space weather could distort and blur such signals – meaning SETI has been scanning for the wrong thing Source link
NASA changed an asteroid's orbit around the sun for the first time
NASA’s DART mission slammed into the small asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, and the impact slowed its orbit around the larger Didymos – and also the pair’s path around the sun Source link
Inflammation might cause Alzheimer's – here's how to reduce it
Persistent inflammation in the gut, lungs and skin might lead to Alzheimer’s disease, but lifestyle choices – from getting vaccinated to eating well – can keep inflammation under control Source link
Shift in the Gulf Stream could signal ocean current collapse
Models show that as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation gets weaker, the Gulf Stream will drift northwards. There are signs that this is already happening, and a more abrupt shift could warn of more severe climate impacts Source link
Just one dose of psilocybin relieves symptoms of OCD for months
Taking psilocybin – the psychedelic component of magic mushrooms – eased symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder among people who did not respond to conventional treatments, and the effects lasted at least several months Source link
The secret of how cats twist in mid-air to land on their feet
An exceptionally flexible region of the spine enables falling cats to twist the front and back halves of their body sequentially to ensure a safe landing Source link
Rare family has had many more sons than daughters for generations
Analysing the births of a Utah family over seven generations has revealed that their disproportionate number of boys could be caused by a selfish Y chromosome Source link
First drone passengers may be combat casualties and criminals
Drones aren’t yet licensed to carry passengers, but some may already be airlifting wounded personnel off the battlefield and could be employed for smuggling people Source link
The bombshell results that demand a new theory of the universe
Last year, our most detailed map of the universe yet suggested our understanding of dark energy has been wrong for decades. The shock result is reigniting the search for a better cosmic story Source link
Ants capture carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into armour
Fungus-farming ants have evolved a remarkable solution to the danger of excess carbon dioxide inside their nests – which could inspire ways for humans to capture CO2 Source link