Were there ‘lost cosmonauts’ in the early Soviet space program?

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In the final weeks of 1960, two young radio enthusiasts were monitoring transmissions from a…

Japan urged to ditch fossil fuel support to maximise clean-tech exports

Japan’s exports of clean energy technologies could more than double by 2035 as Asia accelerates its electrification, according to energy think-tank Ember, but it urged the government to abandon policies…

A health law scholar explains what consumers need to know

Unregulated peptides for weight loss, muscle building, longevity and more are a roaring wellness fad – even though these substances have not been proved safe and effective and have not…

Nearly 100 Acheulean hand axes unearthed in Kalahari Desert

Archaeologists investigating the Kalahari Desert have discovered nearly 100 stone hand axes and evidence of their manufacture, providing new clues about how early hominins occupied the changing landscapes of southern…

Psychedelics Linked to Lower Anxiety and Depression in Young Adults

Summary: An epidemiological investigation from Durham University reveals that the mental health benefits linked to classic psychedelics, such as psilocybin and LSD, vary significantly across human lifespans. Published in Scientific…

Selfless Deed Paradox: Why Doing Good Matters More Than Pure Motives

Summary: A positive psychology and linguistic investigation from The Ohio State University challenges the popular assumption that good deeds lose moral value if the giver gains personal satisfaction or social…

Futuristic aircraft takes flight at NASA photo of the day for Nov. 9, 2026

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A futuristic single-person aircraft takes to the skies at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,…

New blood test claims to detect 50-plus cancers before symptoms – but there’s no evidence it can reduce your risk of dying from cancer

Cancer isn’t the leading cause of death in the United States; heart disease ranks first in that regard. But it’s cancer that strikes fear into the hearts of many Americans.…

Why do farts smell so bad? A microbiologist explains the odors brewing in your gut

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do farts smell so…

Agenda settled as COP urged to “supercharge solutions”

COP31 has finally kicked off in the sunny seaside resort of Antalya – at least for those lucky enough to have made it through the long queues snaking around the…