Ancient rocks boost case for mini ice age linked to fall of Rome
Unusual rocks on an Icelandic beach were dropped there by icebergs, adding to evidence that an unusually cool period preceded the collapse of the Roma
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India’s Chandrayaan-3 moon rover swerves to avoid crater
The six-wheeled Pragyan rover had to change course to avoid a 4-metre-wide crater on the surface of the moon, as the Vikram lander has returned temper
Dazzling images illuminate research on cardiovascular disease
The British Heart Foundation’s Reflections of Research competition showcases beautiful images captured by researchers studying heart and circulatory d
China’s video-game limits haven’t cut heavy gaming
The strict time limits China imposed on how long under-18s can spend playing video games had no effect on heavy gaming generally, according to a study
Weight-loss drugs lower impulse to eat – and perhaps to exercise too
Popular weight-loss medications including Ozempic and Wegovy contain a drug that seems to decrease cravings for food and drugs – and now there’s evide
Remnants of the universe’s first stars may have been found
The first stars in our universe may have blown up in relatively weak supernovae, and astronomers believe they have found three clouds of ash remaining
We finally know why live music makes us so emotional
Hearing live music tugs at our heartstrings more than a recording, probably because it increases activity in an emotion-processing region in our brain
AI creates pictures of what people are seeing by analysing brain scans
An artificial intelligence that can create pictures of what people are looking at based on brain scans is impressive, but not ready for widespread use
First RSV treatment for infants and children approved in US
A treatment to prevent RSV in children up to two years old has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
Reports of an AI drone that ‘killed’ its operator are pure fiction
It has been widely reported that a US Air Force drone went rogue and “killed” its operator in a simulation, sparking fears of an AI revolution – but t