Homo floresiensis, a metre-tall ancient hominin, lived on the South Pacific island of Flores and hunted dwarf elephants until about 50,000 years ago – and now it seems climate change played a role in the downfall of both species
Teenagers in the US roughly doubled their use of nicotine pouches in 2024, despite turning away from alcohol and other drugs
A quantum sensor based on a protein from bioluminescent jellyfish can be made by the body itself and it may be able to help us track how cells form or detect disease at an early stage
A new type of crystal that absorbs heat when released from extreme pressure could lead to climate-friendly refrigerators and air conditioners
A robotic hand uses fingertip sensors and AI to determine how firmly to grip before closing in on an object, overcoming a persistent problem for prosthetics
Although popular AI models score highly on medical exams, their accuracy drops significantly when making a diagnosis based on a conversation with a simulated patient
Many dates stick in our minds as we reflect on five years of living with covid-19 - here are some of the most memorable ones
Covid-19 is responsible for the deaths of millions of people around the world, but researchers fear the next global outbreak could be even worse, making it vital that we start preparing for that unknown pathogen now
mRNA vaccines have been a long time coming, but were only approved after covid-19 emerged, marking the beginning of a new way of preventing – and treating – various conditions
Some people have been living with long covid for five years, but we are still just starting to learn about its exact causes and how best to treat the condition
