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’…
How a moth uses an optical illusion to disguise itself as a leaf
The smooth wings of fruit-sucking moths appear to be ridged like a leaf – but the resemblance is created by…
AI could be about to completely change the way we do mathematics
Computers can help ensure that mathematical proofs are correct, but translating traditional maths into a machine-readable format is an arduous…
Formula E unveils racing car made from electronic waste
A Formula E racing car made from iPhones, chargers, batteries and single-use vapes has been built in the UK to…
No sign of Chandrayaan-3 as India searches for sleeping moon mission
The Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, which together make up India's Chandrayaan-3 moon mission, went to sleep two weeks ago…
DeepMind AI can beat the best weather forecasts – but there is a catch
By using artificial intelligence to spot patterns in weather data, Google DeepMind says it can beat existing weather forecasts up…
Robotic mouse with flexible spine moves with greater speed and agility
Most robots lack a flexible spine, so researchers created a 3D-printed mouse with the ability to bend its back and…
Bioelectronic patch uses living bacteria to treat psoriasis in mice
One of the first bioelectronic devices to combine living bacteria with sensors has successfully improved healthy skin regeneration in mice…
Largest mammalian brain map ever could unpick what makes us human
A map of part of a mouse brain, which is expected to be generalisable to people, could help scientists understand…
How a US agriculture agency became key in the fight against bird flu
Amidst an ongoing outbreak of a deadly bird flu virus in livestock, the US Department of Agriculture is doing more…