Molecule’s tiny quantum jiggle imaged in unprecedented detail
By measuring an 11-atom molecule with a stunningly powerful X-ray laser, researchers have seen the way its atoms make slight,…
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Driverless cars are mostly safer than humans – but worse at turns
Driverless cars seem to have fewer accidents than human drivers under routine conditions, but higher crash risks when turning or…
Negative social ties, like frenemies, could be ageing you
Having someone in your life who hassles you or causes problems could be adding 2.5 months to your biological age
Wegovy and Ozempic ingredient linked to rare stomach paralysis cases
A study involving 16 million people in the US found that those prescribed so-called GLP-1-agonists had an increased risk of…
Landslide rescuers to get help from rapid analysis of seismic data
Being able to quickly pinpoint the location of events such as landslides and pyroclastic flows will help rescue efforts, say…
Mechanical backpack boosts the sensation of jumping in virtual reality
A VR accessory called JumpMod can make users feel like they are jumping higher or landing harder, just by moving…
Astronomers baffled by bizarre ‘zombie star’ that shouldn’t exist
A newly discovered neutron star is behaving so strangely that it may alter our understanding of the dense remains left…
Ludwig von Beethoven’s DNA reveals he probably died of liver damage
Genetic sequencing of Beethoven’s hair shows that he didn’t have lead poisoning after all, but it doesn’t shed light on…
Last common ancestor of all life emerged far earlier than thought
All life on Earth can trace its origin to LUCA, the last universal common ancestor – and now it seems…
Neanderthal cooking skills put to the test with birds and stone tools
In an effort to understand ancient Neanderthal food preparation techniques, researchers butchered five wild birds using flint stone tools and…