Tom Brady is one of the most famous American football players. He is also the quarterback with the most Superbowl wins, with a total of 7 with the New England Patriots. Brady is also known for having an exceptionally long career for a professional athlete — well into his 40s — which he attributes to… Read More »
Summary Researchers are experimenting with biosensors that can monitor a worker’s vital signs and alert them if they are showing signs of heat stroke. The four-year study involved more than 150 farmers in Florida who wore sensors in their fields. Farm workers are 35 times more likely to die from heat stress than other workers.… Read More »
The meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions economy (MICE) is experiencing a strong recovery in China this year. From Shanghai to Shenzhen and even second-tier cities like Dalian, Ningbo, Haining and Zhuzhou, fashion exhibitions are popping up all over China. Participants include international luxury brands, a number of supply chain companies for clothing, shoes and accessories,… Read More »
NASA is shifting two female astronauts, including the commander, to the International Space Station on SpaceX’s next crew rotation flight, freeing up two seats for the agency’s Starliner astronauts to head home next February. Rookie Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and veteran Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew Dragon ferry ship carrying crewmate… Read More »
Curious Kids is a series for kids of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. What is space made of – what does gravity actually bend? – Phil, aged 12, Birmingham When you think of space, what comes to mind? Imagine a friend bragging about… Read More »
Although malnutrition among the Indian population is a well-known problem, there is not enough discussion in policy circles about what Indians eat. Advertising > For too long, food security was reduced to satisfying physical hunger. But the quality of the food people consume or the drivers of people’s diets have not received sufficient attention in… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more An ancient, submerged bridge discovered in a cave on the Spanish island of Mallorca is helping researchers determine when humans first settled on islands in the western Mediterranean thousands of years ago. A new analysis… Read More »
You know those rare moments when you try on a garment that you weren’t expecting much from, and it exceeds your expectations? That’s exactly how I felt when I found this Marks & Spencer dress back in May. The humble black midi dress is a year-round staple in every woman’s wardrobe. At £35, this affordable… Read More »
A new study has found that marmosets can communicate with each other by name and understand when they are addressed, adding to the list of species that exhibit such behavior and becoming the first non-human primate to do so. The monkeys use special calls known as “phee-calls” to call to each other, a “highly cognitive”… Read More »
Japanese fast fashion brand Uniqlo has installed self-service checkout points across all its stores, including its Covent Garden branch in central London – Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg A balmy Thursday afternoon in Wimbledon might not seem like the perfect time to shop for wool trousers and fuzzy jumpers, but there were a few buyers at Uniqlo. Olivia,… Read More »