- November 12, 2025
Chemical computer can recognise patterns and perform multiple tasks
Molecules can be used for computing Shutterstock/ImageFlow A chemical computer made from a network of enzymes can perform a variety
James Watson, co-discoverer of DNA’s double helix, has died aged 97
Molecular biologist James Watson helped reveal DNA’s hidden shape Everett Collection Historical / Alamy Stock Photo James Watson, one of
Digital map lets you explore the Roman Empire’s vast road network
The Roman road network mapped by Itiner-e Itiner-e A comprehensive new map of Roman roads has boosted the known size
SpaceX’s Starlink and other satellites face growing threat from sun
Starlink satellite trails, as seen from space Don Pettit/NASA The number of satellites in orbit is growing at a tremendous
Your flight emissions are way higher than carbon calculators suggest
Contrails from jet engines can add to the warming effect of flying Image Professionals GmbH/Alamy If you’ve been using carbon
Why Hurricane Melissa could be the strongest Atlantic storm ever seen
A satellite image of Hurricane Melissa taken on 28 October Associated Press / Alamy Stock Photo Jamaica is being directly
Unpicking the genetics of fibromyalgia sheds new light on its causes
People with fibromyalgia have different genetic variants than those without it KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images We are starting to
How to nurture infant microbiomes for a lifetime of good mental health
Families who garden together have more diverse microbiomes Halfpoint Images/Getty Images New parents have plenty to fret about – sleeping,
mRNA covid vaccines spark immune response that may aid cancer survival
mRNA vaccines are increasingly showing their potential to transform medicine JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images The mRNA covid-19 vaccines seem
School phone bans may actually harm some students’ mental health
Some schools require students to leave their phones in lockers all day Robin Utrecht/Shutterstock Many people are concerned about the