An elegant account of how one ancient language went global
Hunting the origin of 40 per cent of the languages spoken today is a huge feat, but Laura Spinney's new book makes an excellent job of it
Are ordinary people fighting a losing battle to go green?
Corporations and governments are playing fast and loose with environmental protections. Are there still ways we can make a difference as individuals, and live a climate-friendly life, asks Graham Lawton
Is there such a thing as a ‘vegetative electron microscope’? Doubtful
Feedback notes the flurry of new papers mentioning the mysterious "vegetative electron microscope", and ponders the emergence of this tortured phrase
Where is the TV drama to move the dial on climate change?
UK show Adolescence is sparking debate about the harm of social media. We need a series to do the same for the most pressing crisis of our times, says Bethan Ackerley
Mining the Arctic’s precious resources is a fool’s errand
With ice and permafrost thawing fast, nations are racing to exploit the Arctic's newly accessible treasures. Yet there are plenty of reasons why this may not be a great idea – and why we should treat the region as a scientific wonder instead
Roman Gladiator Remains Show First Proof of Human-Animal Combat
The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England
African Space Agency celebrates official inauguration, joining global push for space innovation
Africa has taken a giant leap into the global space arena with the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) on April 20.
Musk Funded the Carbon-Removal XPrize but Is Now Slashing Climate Research
Elon Musk funded an XPrize for carbon removal, but his actions in the Trump administration have cut funding for climate research
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Who is Sentry and his monstrous alter ego, the Void, in Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts*?’
This split-persona superhero is considered one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe.