The Hunt for a Lost Microscopic Art World
Decades ago, designers etched microscopic doodles onto silicon chips to leave their marks. Now, techno-archaeologists search for the tiny fossils.
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Stargazers prepare for meteor shower of the year as the Perseids peak
Yearly spectacle, most visible in northern hemisphere, is caused by Earth passing through debris of ancient comet
It is time for stargazers to dig out the deckchairs to try to enjoy what is considered to be one of the best meteor showers of the year.
The Perseids are expected to peak on the night of 12 August, although they have been active from mid-July and will continue to be visible for a...
Zooming right in: the vivid landscapes revealed in nanophotography – in pictures
Each year researchers at UQ’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology mark National Science Week with a photography contest to see who can snap the best image. Here are some of this year’s entries
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Is sunscreen really toxic? – podcast
For many of us, slathering on sunscreen to protect our skin in the summer months is a no-brainer. But recently social media has been awash with influencers airing their concerns about the potential dangers of this seemingly innocuous product. So is there anything to the claims that sunscreen is toxic? To find out, Madeleine Finlay is joined by the Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample. He...
President Trump Calls Intel C.E.O. a ‘Success’ After Meeting
Just days after calling for the resignation of Intel chief, Lip-Bu Tan, over his ties to China, Mr. Trump changed his tune.
Brazil Clamped Down on Big Tech. Trump’s Tariffs Could Change That.
With President Trump on their side, U.S. technology companies now have more leverage in Brazil, where they seek to influence new rules policing their platforms.
Who is Lip-Bu Tan, the Intel CEO in Trump’s Cross Hairs?
Lip-Bu Tan took the reins of Intel in March. On Thursday, President Trump called for his resignation.
Biochar from human waste could solve global fertiliser shortages, study finds
Excrement contains nutrients needed for crop growth and a new source of them could cut farming’s huge CO2 output
Charcoal made from human waste could help solve fertiliser shortages as well as reduce pollution and energy use, a study has found.
Biochar is a form of charcoal made from organic matter treated at high heat, which is often used on farming soil as a fertiliser. The process also...
The Guardian view on RFK Jr’s vaccine cuts: an assault on science from a politician unfit for his office | Editorial
The decision by the US health and human services secretary to remove mRNA research funding is ill-informed and dangerous
Science is not black and white. It’s more complicated and more exciting. It’s a constant process of exploration. An adventure into the unknown. Scientists come up with theories about what might be going on, and then test them. They don’t always get it right. Far from...
Wikipedia loses challenge against Online Safety Act verification rules
The Wikimedia Foundation says the new rules could threaten user privacy and safety.
America’s Clean Hydrogen Dreams Are Fading, Again
The market for the clean-burning fuel remains nascent, costs are rising, and Congress just put a lucrative tax credit out of reach for many companies.
Off-the-shelf vaccine shows promise in preventing cancers returning, study finds
Non-mRNA jab targeting common mutations in pancreatic and bowel cancers could lower risk of relapse
An off-the-shelf vaccine has shown promise in preventing the return of pancreatic and colorectal cancer, researchers have revealed.
Cancer vaccines have been the subject of promising research in recent years. The NHS in England has been trialling various jabs in patients through the Cancer...
Ford Rejigs E.V. Plans After Suffering Billions in Losses
Ford, which once had a lead on other established automakers, said on Monday that it will use new materials and methods to lower the costs of electric vehicles.
Why A.I. Should Make Parents Rethink Posting Photos of Their Children Online
Artificial intelligence apps generating fake nudes, amid other privacy concerns, make “sharenting” far riskier than it was just a few years ago.
RFK Jr has slashed vaccine research. You need to know how perilous that is for the world | Devi Sridhar
The avian flu virus is now just one mutation away from easier transmission among humans. Donald Trump’s health chief is a grave risk to world health
Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh
You’d be hard-pressed to find many public health experts who have positive things to say about Donald Trump’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United...
Tiny fireball that crashed into Georgia home is 4.56bn-year-old meteorite, say experts
Cherry tomato-sized space rock that pierced roof and hit floor of metro Atlanta home is 20m years older than Earth
A cherry tomato-sized fireball that crashed through the roof of a metro Atlanta house in June was a meteorite 20m years older than Earth, a scientist has determined.
In a news release on Friday, University of Georgia planetary geologist Scott Harris said that he arrived at that...
Starwatch: Look out for the Perseids, the best meteor shower of the year
Shower peaks on the night of 12 to 13 August, when in ideal conditions as many as 100 meteors an hour can be seen
The Perseid meteor shower is widely regarded as the best of the year but better than that, it is happening this week.
Active from mid-July until the end of August, the shower peaks on the night of 12 to 13 August, when it can be possible to see as many as 100 meteors an hour...
AOL Will Shut Its Dial-Up Internet Service (Yes, It’s Still Operating)
The company said the service, synonymous with the early days of the internet, will be discontinued on Sept. 30.
Conch blowing could help to alleviate sleep apnoea, study suggests
Experts on condition affecting millions of people in UK give cautious welcome to findings but say more research needed
Blowing into a conch shell could help tackle the symptoms of a sleep disorder that affects millions of people across the UK, according to a study.
Conch blowing, also known as shankh blowing, is an ancient ritual that involves breathing in deeply and exhaling into the...
‘My house and the earth shook visibly’: blazing meteor thrills residents in central Victoria
Some people described an extremely bright fireball and a loud sound as the object passed overhead in night sky
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Residents in central Victoria have reported seeing a large meteor streaking across the night sky on Sunday, with some people describing an extremely bright fireball and a...
U.S. Government to Take Cut of Nvidia and AMD A.I. Chip Sales to China
In a highly unusual arrangement with President Trump, the companies are expected to kick 15 percent of what they make in China to the U.S. government.