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Quantum entanglement is a bizarre, counterintuitive phenomenon that explains how two subatomic particles can be intimately linked to each other even if separated by billions of light-years of space. Despite their vast separation, a change induced in one will affect the other. Related: How quantum entanglement works (infographic) In 1964, physicist John Bell posited that … Read more
For more than half a century, the kinds of antisocial personality traits we think of as psychopathic – such as a lack of remorse, aggression, and disregard for the wellbeing of others – have been associated with mental illness. The line between broken and useful traits can be hazy in biology, leaving open the … Read more
Climate change is spiraling out of control, and that’s never been easier to see. A winding coil of global temperatures spanning 1880 to 2021 is practically a maelstrom of menace. The animation is based on data from NASA’s GISS Surface Temperature Analysis and was designed by climate scientist Ed Hawkins, who is known for … Read more
By Clare Wilson Hello, and welcome to this week’s Health Check, the weekly newsletter that gives you the health and fitness news you can really trust. To receive this free, weekly newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. Last week, one of my stories was on whether vaping is helpful or harmful in reducing smoking rates. … Read more
Lactococcus lactis bacteria have been engineered to produce skin-healing proteins and could be useful for treating diabetic ulcers Health 15 March 2022 By Alice Klein Lactococcus lactis bacteria seen in a scanning electron microscope image STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Cheese-making bacteria have been engineered to produce skin repair proteins that promote rapid healing when applied … Read more
A space rock that exploded in the atmosphere near Iceland was only the fifth asteroid that has been observed before an impact with Earth Space 15 March 2022 By Will Gater Artwork showing an asteroid approaching Earth Andrzej Wojcicki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images A small asteroid harmlessly collided with Earth on 11 March, creating an explosion … Read more
An amateur army of hackers formed by the Ukrainian government is bringing down the websites of Russian government departments and national banks Technology 15 March 2022 By Matthew Sparkes Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s vice prime minister, requested help from amateurs to form the IT Army of Ukraine Ukrinform/Shutterstock Thousands of amateur hackers from countries around the … Read more
Climate change may see pollen season in the US begin earlier and end later by the end of the century – and those with hay fever may experience worse symptoms as pollen emissions could rise by as much as 250 per cent Environment 15 March 2022 By Jason Arunn Murugesu Green clover leaves surrounded by … Read more
Male fall armyworms carrying a gene that kills female offspring were released on farms in Brazil as a possible way to control wild populations of a major pest Life 15 March 2022 By Michael Le Page A fall armyworm Shutterstock/kale kkm Fall armyworms genetically modified to wipe out wild populations of the pests have been … Read more
Russian forces have threatened safety at several nuclear power plants in Ukraine including Chernobyl, but the risk of a serious radiation release is thought to be low Physics 15 March 2022 By Matthew Sparkes Satellite photo of Chernobyl power plant taken on 10 March Maxar/DigitalGlobe/Getty Images Three weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, concerns are growing … Read more