Are the northern lights caused by ‘particles from the Sun’? Not exactly
It’s often said that the aurora, or the northern lights, is caused by ‘particles from the Sun’. But in reality things are more complicated.
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To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before: how Hollywood woke up to the Asian‑American experience
As an Asian-American myself, this joyful movie has an important message: being a member of a minority does not define who you are.
New Horizons brings Pluto’s mysterious moons into play
What can the data from New Horizons tell us about the dwarf planet’s five moons?
Melatonin and childhood sleep problems: what parents should know
Why melatonin is not a simple fix for childhood sleep problems.
George Clooney isn’t the only one with an eye in the sky
George Clooney revealed details last week about “his” spy satellite over Sudan, which he funds to keep an eye on the Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, who has been accused of war crimes. The Satellite…
Were enormous octopuses apex predators in ancient oceans?
A newly discovered fossil suggests octopuses up to 19 metres long may have hunted in Cretaceous seas.
Democracy dies in broad daylight: the Trump administration’s frontal assault on the free press
Trump’s second term has seen an intensifying of attacks on media freedom.
Katie Hopkins proclaims herself ‘the Jesus of the Outspoken’ – it’s a very dangerous message
The construction of a white Christian identity that is threatened by ‘outsiders’ has a long and troubling legacy.
Welcome to the age of space scepticism – and a growing revolt against elites
Billionaires such as Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are among those most vocal about the benefits of exploring, mining and colonising space.
How food preferences are linked to cognition and brain health – and why a balanced diet is superior
Vegetarian and low-carb diets aren’t ideal for our brains.
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