Conventional high-voltage transmission lines lose a portion of the electric energy as heatLimbofu/Shutterstock The following is an extract from our climate newsletter Fix the Planet. Sign up to receive it for free in your inbox every month. Last year, researchers in South...
Look at the credits for any Anglophone production of the musical juggernaut Les Misérables, and you may notice something curious: while Alain Boublil is credited for the “original French lyrics,” it is the late Herbert Kretzmer who is listed as...
Maintaining the integrity of metal surfaces can be challenging due to rust and corrosion, which affect not only the appearance but also the performance of machinery and other metal products. Fortunately, Rust-Free Laser Cleaning offers an innovative solution to this...
September 24, 20245 min readStunning Bird Photographs Showcase Incredible Views of Life on the WingQuirky perspectives, separated lovebirds and a tobogganing penguin star in 2024 winners of the world’s largest bird photography competitionBy Zane WolfDuring a late return to their...
September 24, 20245 min readDark Matter Could Be Hiding Out as Atom-Sized Black HolesThe universe’s hidden mass may be made of black holes, which could wobble the planets of the solar system when they pass byBy Clara Moskowitz This story...
A drawing by a child who took part in the animal pen pal schemeCourtesy of YAPS and Anne Gillespie Seriously ill children and teenagers appear to get emotional benefits from exchanging letters with cats and dogs affected by cancer. The...
A 22-metre-long drawing depicting a killer whale holding a knifeMasato Sakai Hundreds of ancient drawings depicting decapitated human heads and domesticated llamas have been discovered in the Peruvian desert with the help of artificial intelligence. Archaeologists have previously linked these...
Corrosion can be a significant issue for various industries, leading to structural damage and costly repairs. Fortunately, advancements in laser cleaning technology are providing effective solutions for corrosion removal. This method offers precision and efficiency, making it a top choice...
Some 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began in a big bang – or, at least, that is what we think happened. Astrophysicist Jo Dunkley is at the forefront of efforts to work out exactly what took place in the...
A day octopus hunting with a blue goatfishEduardo Sampaio and Simon Gingins Octopuses are even more sophisticated than we thought. Despite generally being solitary animals, they can work with fish to find prey and recognise which team members aren’t helping....
