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In Nepal, local shareholding in a hydropower project changed how communities regarded it.
Understanding their make-up is vital if a large space rock ever heads our way.
Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s studies of friction, the ‘sneaker squeak’ question cuts to a deep problem in physics.
Without this form of fertiliser, crops will not produce yields on which the world’s population depends, leaving people starving.
Struck by the success of large-scale, low-cost drone attacks, the US made covert efforts to capture Iranian Shahed-136s for technical analysis.
The wave of space launches is releasing chemicals that could have profound effects.
What you don’t see when you burn a candle.
Specific rhythms of flickering light can synchronise brain activity, offering clues about perception and possible future therapies.
The camera can reach the furthest reaches of the cosmos and observe objects that are closer to home.
Celebrity-backed devices promise meditative ‘sober trips’. Researchers are studying how rhythmic light reshapes visual experience and mood.
West Midlands and other English police forces have been criticised for over-reliance on AI tools.
Seabirds are washing up on Europe’s beaches in large numbers after weeks of bad weather.
Many wild animals die when well meaning locals and tourists set them free.
Positive reviews matter, but they do not tell the whole story.
The slug forecast for 2026.
What you probably don’t know about the humble daisy.
At the heart of this dispute is how Anthropic’s large language model Claude is being used in a military context.
What has changed is not only how we listen, but what listening is for.
Historic buildings are worth preserving not only for their architectural significance but their scenic quality.
The services revolution enabled the rise of the generalist boss and the creation of the CEO class.
Two Russian satellites appear to have been shadowing European spacecraft in Earth orbit.
Alice Kinsella’s post-maternity leave comeback could help pave the way for other gymnasts.
For a starfish, most of life is literally a blur.
At least 1.2 million scorpion stings are recorded each year – and around 3,000 people, mainly children, die from them.