The Economist: Science and technology

Is red meat unhealthy?

Overdoing it could give you heart disease or cancer

Can Musk put people on Mars?

Whether successful or not, his attempt to do so will reshape America’s space pro...

Can Musk put man on Mars?

Whether successful or not, his attempt to do so will reshape America’s space pro...

Climate change may make it harder to spot submarines

The sound of their engines will not travel as far

How harmful are electronic cigarettes?

The risks of vaping may be worth the benefits

Why don’t seals drown?

They can time their dives to match their blood oxygen

Rumours on social media could cause sick people to feel...

They are powerful triggers of an inverse placebo effect

Can people be persuaded not to believe disinformation?

AI chatbots and critical thinking courses might help

Do viruses trigger Alzheimer’s?

A growing group of scientists think so, and are asking whether antivirals could ...

Could antivirals treat Alzheimer’s?

A growing group of scientists think viruses may trigger the disease

What is the best way to keep your teeth healthy?

Tooth-brushing reigns supreme. But fluoride in tap water is a good safety net

Ukraine’s embrace of drone warfare has paid off

Two new reports highlight strengths as well as weaknesses

The race is on to build the world’s most complex machine

But toppling ASML will not be easy

Want even tinier chips? Use a particle accelerator

High-speed electrons can etch nano-scale designs

Is butter bad for you?

A new study suggests olive oil may be a healthier alternative

Two private companies reach the Moon within four days

Though Firefly Aerospace has had better luck than Intuitive Machines

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