Dark energy is one of the biggest puzzles in science and we’re now a step closer to understanding it: Over ten years ago, the Dark Energy Survey (DES) began mapping the universe to find evidence that could help us understand the nature of the mysterious phenomenon known as dark energy. I’m one of more than …
Marathon under 2 hours is closer than ever – scientist shows how Kenya’s Kiptum tests human limits: War in the Middle East plunged humanity to new lows on Sunday 8 October 2023 that have gripped international attention since. If that were not the case, the world would likely be abuzz with the breathtaking exploits of …
Chronic pelvic pain affects up to 26% of women – our latest research brings us closer to better treating it: A lack of understanding about chronic pelvic pain has left women with limited treatment options. Studio Romantic/ Shutterstock Chronic pelvic pain affects between 5% and 26% of women worldwide. It can be associated with conditions …
Rana Plaza: ten years after the Bangladesh factory collapse, we are no closer to fixing modern slavery: It’s ten years since the tragic collapse of the Rana Plaza building near Dhaka, Bangladesh, which killed at least 1,132 garment workers and injured several thousand more. The collapse of the eight-storey building on April 24 2013, which …
Why democratic countries around the world are not prepared to support Ukraine – and some are shifting closer to Russia: After over a year of the Ukraine war, efforts at building a global consensus against Russia seem to have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality. The number of countries condemning Russia has declined, according …
We’re a step closer to learning how misplaced DNA could influence disease risk: Shutterstock DNA is our body’s instruction manual. It contains all the information that our cells need to make proteins and other molecules vital for our development, growth and survival. We inherit two different types of DNA from our parents: nuclear and mitochondrial …
Why David Hockney’s Bigger and Closer is an important step forward for immersive art shows: Artist David Hockney has ridden many technological waves. While his mark-making has remained resolutely painterly, he has challenged the practice of painting. He was an early adopter of computer-assisted drawing, using the iPad and iPhone. His latest work, Bigger and …
Ukraine war: Kyiv summit with EU will bring the two sides closer, but fast-track membership is unlikely: There are conflicting expectations ahead of a forthcoming summit between EU leaders and the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Kyiv has made it clear that it wants to join the fast track for EU membership in two years …
LPG versus dirty fuel use in Ghana: bring gas supplies closer to people and more of them will use it: The use of wood to fuel cooking fires is ubiquitous in Ghana. Getty images Hundreds of millions of people living in sub-Saharan Africa still use polluting cooking fuels. A recent survey across 33 countries in …
Ukraine war: supply of advanced tanks will give Kyiv an edge over Russia and move it closer to Nato: When he appeared before the UK’s House of Commons Defence Committee in November 2021 to defend his government’s cuts to the armed forces, the then prime minister, Boris Johnson, declared that “the old concepts of fighting …
Fossil study brings us one step closer to revealing how ‘flying dinosaurs’ took flight: Pterosaurs are not dinosaurs Warpaint/Shutterstock If you think of flying dinosaurs, you probably picture an animal with long, leathery wings, sharp claws and a big beak. The animal you are imagining is not a dinosaur, it’s from a group of flying …
Ukraine war: Serbia is shifting closer to Russia – here’s why: Vladmir Putin is very popular in Serbia. Sasa Dzambic Photography Putin is the world leader that Serbs admire the most and 95% of Serbs see Russia as a true ally, compared to only 11% who see the EU that way, despite the EU being …
Ukraine recap: ‘kamikaze’ drone attacks on civilian infrastructure show Putin is moving closer to total war: Having suffered several weeks of setbacks in the field, Russia appears to have renewed its assaults on Ukraine’s major cities, mainly via missile and drone attacks. Despite protestations to the contrary from Kremlin ally Iran, there is growing evidence …
Ukraine war: Belarus is not yet committed to a closer military partnership with Russia – here’s why: Riot police blocking the road to protesters in Minsk, Belarus, in August 2020. iVazoUSky/Shutterstock Belarus could be edging closer towards more active participation in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko recently announced that troops from Belarus …
COVID lockdowns in Nigeria brought the fear of crime closer to home. What communities did next: The 2020 COVID lockdown witnessed an upsurge in crime in Ibadan, Nigeria. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images The COVID pandemic changed people’s lives in many ways. For instance, lockdowns and curfews drove people from their cities’ streets and …
Some coronaviruses kill, while others cause a common cold. We are getting closer to knowing why: Some human coronaviruses cause seasonal colds or other mild symptoms. Others can be severe and even fatal. Jdidi wassim/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images It’s hard to imagine a time when “coronavirus” wasn’t a household word. But for a long …
Russia is building a closer alliance with the world’s autocracies – the west should beware: Russia is planning to buy “millions” of Soviet-era weapons from North Korea, a recent US intelligence report revealed. Britain’s defence intelligence has also confirmed that Russia is already using Iranian-made drones in Ukraine. The revelations follow a series of diplomatic …
Footprints take science a step closer to understanding southern Africa’s dinosaurs: A site in Tsiokane (Lesotho) where diverse tridactyl theropod tracks are preserved. Author supplied Dinosaurs have captured people’s imaginations more than any other ancient creatures. These reptiles – some large, some small; some carnivores and others herbivores – rose and dominated the world’s landscapes …