A 2023 study was awarded the Cozzarelli Award by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences for its work identifying “forgotten” food crops in sub-Saharan Africa that may be more resilient to climate change than the region’s current staples: maize, rice, cassava and potatoes. The study found that West Africa and Central Africa will… Read More »
Stars are not fixed and unchanging, as many ancient people thought. Sometimes a star appears where it was not before, and then disappears within a few days or weeks. The earliest record of such a “guest star,” as it was called by ancient Chinese astronomers, is that of a star that suddenly appeared in the… Read More »
Working from home during a heatwave has its perks. You may not have air conditioning, but you can sip iced coffee without being judged. And you don’t have to think too hard about what to wear. Trousers and a vest? Definitely. Bikini? If you don’t have video calls, why not? But going outside when it’s… Read More »
In a recently published study Cancer Screening and PreventionResearchers reviewed current knowledge about the beneficial and harmful effects of dietary patterns and dietary supplements on cancer risk. To work: Diet and Supplements for Cancer PreventionImage Credit: Josep Suria/Shutterstock.com Background In addition to lifestyle choices, an important modifiable risk factor for cancer is diet. An increasing… Read More »
Andy Murray will attempt to continue his retirement journey by reuniting with Dan Evans in the Paris Olympic men’s doubles quarter-finals. The 37-year-old, who will retire from tennis after the Games, has produced two stunning victories in the competition so far to keep his career and medal hopes alive. He and Evans came from five… Read More »
Wildfires, fire vortices, towering thunderstorms: When fires grow large and hot enough, they can create their own weather conditions. In these extreme fire situations, firefighters’ usual methods of direct fire control fail, and wildfires rage out of control. Firefighters saw many of these risks in the massive Park Fire that burned near Chico, California, in… Read More »
Saffron is an antioxidant-rich spice obtained from the crocus flower.Crocus sativusKnown for its distinctive red color that turns golden when harvested and dried, saffron has been used in culinary, cosmetic and traditional medicine throughout history. Researchers are beginning to investigate the benefits of saffron and its potential role in supporting mental health disorders, certain eye… Read More »
Metropolitan Police officers were reportedly “assaulted and assaulted” and at least two people were injured following a “violent protest” following the stabbings in Southport, London. A total of 111 people were arrested, the Met said on Thursday, with “many of those involved showing no intention of behaving peacefully or cooperating with officers”. Bottles, flares and… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. Mercury, the smallest planet in the Solar System and the planet closest to the Sun, may have a diamond layer as thick as 18 kilometers (11 miles) beneath its surface. Diamonds may have formed shortly… Read More »
When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Credit: Astroscale Astroscale’s ADRAS-J orbital inspection mission captured every aspect of the target piece of space debris up close. The stunning images of the 36-foot (11-meter) long rocket stage were captured from a distance of just 164 feet (50… Read More »