science
Strips of dried placenta help wounds heal with less scarring
Donated placentas can be processed into thin, sterilised sheets that are packed with natural healing substances and reduce scarring when applied to wounds Source link
Natural ovulation the best option before an IVF frozen embryo transfer
Women using frozen embryos as part of their IVF treatment can either choose to use a medicated cycle or their natural one to prepare their uterus for a pregnancy. Now, scientists have found that the latter option seems to carry fewer risks Source link
How – and why – we chose the best 21 ideas of the 21st century
From smartphones to net zero, there has been no shortage of innovative ideas in the past 25 years, which is why we have taken a look back to choose the best Source link
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