Category Science

My new novel The Terraformers explores what to include and what to exclude when building an Earth-like planet. I talked to some scientists to see what works. Annalee Newitz earth | | columnist January 18, 2023 To Annalee Newitz Darryl…

Most hospitals ban all liquids two hours before surgery, but there is growing evidence that these guidelines are outdated. Claire Wilson health | | comment January 18, 2023 To Claire Wilson Michelle Durvano If you have had surgery, you may…

Office chairs with sensors detect how you sit and classify them using artificial intelligence. The long-term aim is to teach you how to improve your posture. technology January 19, 2023 To Chris Stokel-Walker Posture when sitting in an office chair…

A feature of server motherboards intended to allow remote updates can be exploited to trick a machine into irreparable damage. technology January 19, 2023 To Matthew Sparks Remote hacking could cause servers to fry chips inside Kanjoena/Getty Images A flaw…

Once an industrial waste dump, the Bronx River is now healthy enough to be home to marine life, including dolphins. life January 19, 2023 To spider wetzel A previous dolphin sighting made headlines in 2013 when it was spotted in…

Researchers urge governments to use public procurement of plant-based proteins to create cascading changes that help tackle climate change environment January 20, 2023 To madeleine cuff Eating more plant foods means less land is needed for livestock farming Brent Hofacker/Alamy…

Many planets with suitable temperatures for liquid water to exist on their surface were previously either too hot or too cold. space January 19, 2023 To Leah Crane Illustration of two planets orbiting a red dwarf NASA/JPL-Caltech The majority of…

As opioid-related deaths continue to rise in the United States, researchers are barred from studying the very substance that could provide an antidote to overdose, says chemist Gregory Dudley. health | | comment January 19, 2023 To Gregory Dudley Fentanyl…

Surgeons put back a woman’s scalp by meticulously stitching the skin and blood vessels together after her hair was caught in a column drill and torn health January 19, 2023 To Alice Klein surgeon performing surgery VILevi/Getty Images/iStockphoto A Danish…

Many planets with suitable temperatures for liquid water to exist on their surface were previously either too hot or too cold. space January 19, 2023 To Leah Crane Two planets orbiting a red dwarf (illustration) NASA/JPL-Caltech Most of the planets…