Supermassive black holes have masses of more than a million suns – but their growth has slowed as the universe has aged
Black holes are remarkable astronomical objects with gravity so strong that nothing, not even light,…
Storytelling strategies make communication about science more compelling
As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts – and…
Why an ‘AI health coach’ won’t solve the world’s chronic disease problems
Last week, two big names in the artificial intelligence (AI) and wellness industries announced a…
World-first study decodes the DNA structure of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth sample
In a world-first study, we have revealed and analysed remarkably preserved fragments of ancient DNA…
Climate change may cause lake phytoplankton to become predatory, putting more CO2 into the atmosphere
Plankton — tiny organisms that are present in salt and freshwater — account for about…
Foundation industries key to sustainable automotive sector – UKRI
A new report has set out five key recommendations to support the sustainable future of…
Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy
Think back to the last time you scrolled through your social media feed and encountered…
Why consciousness may have evolved to benefit society rather than individuals
Why did the experience of consciousness evolve from our underlying brain physiology? Despite being a…
UK and US join forces to tackle dementia with innovative biomarkers – UKRI
The funding will enable organisations to evaluate blood-based and digital biomarkers as part of the…
Australian amber has revealed ‘living fossils’ traced back to Gondwana 42 million years ago
Amber is fossilised tree resin. Unlike traditional fossils found on land or in the sea,…