- November 27, 2025
Deadly fungus makes sick frogs jump far, possibly to find mates
Verreaux’s alpine tree frog gets a boosted jump when infected with a common fungus Robert Valentic/naturepl.com Chytrid fungus is a
Have we found a greener way to do deep-sea mining?
Seafloor covered with manganese nodules Science History Images/Alamy A process to extract metals from their ore with hydrogen could make
Astronomers may have glimpsed evidence of the biggest stars ever seen
Artist’s impression of a field of Population III stars 100 million years after the big bang NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. da Silva/Spaceengine/M. Zamani
Mathematicians say Google’s AI tools are supercharging their research
AI can help mathematicians tackle a range of problems Andresr/ Getty Images AI tools developed by Google DeepMind are surprisingly
Rapid melt from Antarctica could help preserve crucial ocean current
Melting ice in Antarctica could have an impact on ocean currents JUAN BARRETO/AFP via Getty Images While the melting of
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