Supercharged hurricanes will cause more blackouts across the US
Some US states may see the number of power cuts caused by hurricanes jump by 60 per cent by 2100 in a high-emissions scenario, affecting tens of millions each decade
Creatine shows promise for treating depression
People receiving talking therapy for mild to severe depression reported greater improvements to their symptoms when also taking creatine compared with those on a placebo
Tree scars reveal how wildfires in centuries past differed from today
Burn marks left on trees show that fires occurred frequently in North America from 1750 to 1880, but they tended to be less severe than modern fires and may have even been beneficial to forests
Why it’s a terrible time for RFK Jr to lead US health policy
The US Congress is expected to vote on whether to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr to lead the nation’s public health institutions in the coming days – he would be taking over during a time of turmoil
Building-sized asteroid has a small chance of hitting Earth in 2032
The asteroid is unlikely to be cause for concern, but its detection has triggered planetary defence response procedures for the first time
Experiment with 37 dimensions shows how strange quantum physics can be
A search for particles’ most paradoxical quantum states led researchers to construct a 37-dimensional experiment
Quantum-inspired algorithm could enable better weather forecasts
An algorithm inspired by quantum computers but used on classical machines can make weather forecasts and other turbulence simulations a thousand times easier to run
How polar bears stop ice from freezing on their fur
Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind the bears’ natural antifreeze hasn't been studied until now
Is recycled plastic in utensils and toys really a big health concern?
A numerical error in a scientific paper created alarm around the chemicals in black plastic utensils, but the extent to which they cause harm is up for debate
Does DeepSeek show a way to slash the energy demands of AI?
The success of Chinese firm DeepSeek suggests tech companies can train and run powerful AIs without consuming vast amounts of power