Japan’s SLIM moon lander has shockingly survived a third lunar night
Almost all moon landers break down during the extraordinary cold of lunar night, but Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon…
A common low-calorie sweetener raises the risk of blood clotting
A small study found that the sugar substitute erythritol makes blood more susceptible to clotting, which can raise the risk…
Rat populations in cities are booming as the planet warms up
Global warming is helping rats thrive in major cities around the world, with Washington DC seeing the fastest growth in…
How to make great coffee with fewer beans, according to science
Physicists have determined that the ideal technique for pour-over coffee can use up to 10 per cent fewer beans to…
Babies made using three people’s DNA are free of hereditary disease
Eight children have been born in the UK using genetic material from three people, which appears to have prevented them…
Colossal’s plans to “de-extinct” the giant moa are still impossible
After a controversial project claiming to have resurrected the dire wolf, Colossal Biosciences has now announced plans to bring back…
Working past the age of retirement may improve your life satisfaction
Having a full-time job in later life has been linked to improved emotional, financial and general life satisfaction - but…