Technology: Shaping Our Digital Future and Beyond
by Technology: Shaping Our Digital Future and Beyond In the 21st century, technology is changing our lives in big ways. It’s changing how we talk, work, …
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Study warns: Thawing permafrost could release significant amounts of mercury into the Yukon River
A new study warns of significant stocks of mercury that could be released into the environment as permafrost thaws. The mercury is stored in sediments …
John McFall hopes to be the first astronaut with a disability
When a colleague sent John McFall a job ad for aspiring astronauts, he responded quickly. “To be honest, all I had in my mind was, …
Southampton researchers make breakthrough in Alzheimer’s drug
Researchers at the University of Southampton have celebrated a promising breakthrough in drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time, scientists have developed a …
New AI-powered fraud detection tool launches
A new fraud detection tool has been launched in the UK that allows users to upload a screenshot of suspicious text messages, emails or websites …
Could SpaceX and Elon Musk put people on Mars by 2028?
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently boasted that he would land five unmanned Starship rockets on the surface of Mars in 2026. If all of these …
Millions of farmed oysters are mysteriously dying out, and scientists are struggling to figure out why
A mass die-off of oysters is occurring along the U.S. coast, leaving farmers desperate and scientists struggling to find answers to the cause. For more …
What meteorologists look for when looking for early signs of a tropical cyclone and future hurricane
When tropical meteorologists look at satellite images, they often spot subtle cloud formations that suggest something more ominous. The first signs of a potential hurricane …
Your microbes live on after you die – a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
Every human body contains a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that are important to your health during your lifetime. These microbial symbionts help you …
The planet is teetering on the brink as ocean acidification exceeds a critical limit
The health of the planet is at a critical point. A recent study shows that six out of nine important environmental indicators are already in …