Science & Space

Deforestation is costing Brazilian farmers millions

Without trees to circulate moisture, the land is getting hotter and drier

Does melatonin work for jet lag?

It can help. But it depends where you’re going

Cancer vaccines are showing promise at last

Trials are under way against skin, brain and lung tumours

Machine translation is almost a solved problem

But interpreting meanings, rather than just words and sentences, will be a daunt...

Can you breathe stress away?

It won’t hurt to try. But scientists are only beginning to understand the links ...

Mice have been genetically engineered to look like mamm...

They are small and tuskless, but extremely fluffy

New research uncovers polygamy and intermarriage in anc...

DNA analysis reveals shifting family patterns

A neutrino telescope spots the signs of something catac...

What could have generated the most energetic neutrino ever detected?

AI models are dreaming up the materials of the future

Better batteries, cleaner bioplastics and more powerful semiconductors await

Two private companies reach the Moon within four days

Though Firefly Aerospace has had better luck than Intuitive Machines

Is butter bad for you? 

A new study suggests olive oil may be a healthier alternative

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

Ukraine’s embrace of drone warfare has paid off

Two new reports highlight strengths as well as weaknesses

Do viruses trigger Alzheimer’s?

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

What is the best way to keep your teeth healthy?

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

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