Science & Tech

Saturn’s rings don’t end where we thought

Saturn’s rings are not “flat” as we see them through telescopes, but extend above and below the plane of the ...

Could Martian cities be made of ice?

Due to its properties, Martian ice, more than regolith, could prove to be the most suitable material to offer shelter ...

Our gut bacteria are adapting to digest ultra-processed foods

In industrialized societies, the diet of cheap, low-nutrient foods is putting selective pressure on gut bacteria. The intestinal bacteria of ...

Why Investing in Quality Gear Improves Your Everyday Experiences

When it comes to outdoor adventures, the right equipment can transform your experience. Whether you’re hiking through rugged trails, camping ...

Alzheimer’s: Tau protein tangles could be an antiviral response

The pathological version of tau that destroys neurons in Alzheimer’s would be an attempt to respond to infections: it once ...

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS (ever closer to Earth) shines in X-rays

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS arrived in our solar system last July, but will reach its minimum distance from Earth on ...

Reversing prediabetes halves heart problems

Going from a condition of prediabetes to normal blood sugar levels protects heart health for decades: a new pillar in ...

Sunbeds and sunlamps triple the risk of melanoma

Tanning beds and lamps age the skin of 30-year-olds by decades and damage DNA, promoting mutations that pave the way ...

Cancer therapies work best when adapted to the body’s natural rhythms

Some forms of cancer immunotherapy are significantly more effective if administered in the morning, when lymphocytes are most active. There ...