Sunshade geoengineering could increase food supplies
Small particles released into the stratosphere could improve food security, but may have unseen consequences for Earth’s climate.
Fruit flies watch the sky to stay on course
A fruit fly suspended in a magnetic field alters its flight path depending on cues it receives from light polarisation.
Comet’s death caught on camera
Its fiery end may answer questions about comets and the sun’s atmosphere.
3,000-year-old tomb of female singer found in Egypt
Swiss archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a female singer dating back almost 3,000 years in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings.
Lunar mineral discovered in Western Australia
A mineral thought to be unique to the Moon has been discovered in the Pilbara region.
Sydney whales not bothered by whale watchers
Migrating humpback whales are more likely to stay breathing on the surface when vessels are around.
Plant-eating dinosaur found in Antarctica
A sauropod has been recorded in Antarctica for the first time.
Biofuel research given a boost by cyanobacteria
The discovery of how cyanobacteria really produce energy is expected to help scientists manufacture biofuels.
Ask Us: Who brought coffee to Europe?
Coffee was already common in the Middle East when it spread to Europe.
From words to sentences
Our brain uses two distinct neural pathways to divide the tasks of comprehending and producing language.
