- COVID-19 more likely originated from a lab than animals, bold new study claims https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/covid-19-unnatural-origin-theory 33 comments worldnews
- >Given our present technological capabilities, is it feasible to establish a sustainable human colony on Mars? https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/could-we-colonise-mars-using-current-technology 43 comments futurology
- Scientists plan to melt moondust to make lunar roads. Astronauts may have to do more moon-driving than moon-walking during future missions. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/laser-moondust-lunar-roads 92 comments technology
- Tardigrades could be the first interstellar space travellers https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/tardigrades-first-interstellar-space-travellers/ 31 comments space
- Thousands of coma patients may be conscious but we’re ignoring them, says pioneering neuroscientist https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/comas-conscious-communicate/ 1985 comments worldnews
- A genetic form of hearing loss could be reversed with an advancement in gene therapy https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/a-genetic-form-of-hearing-loss-could-be-reversed-with-an-advancement-in-gene-therapy/ 2 comments science
- TIL that NASA has a man that sniffs everything before it goes to space and if he doesn’t like the smell, the object doesn’t go into space. https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/is-it-true-that-nasa-smells-everything-before-it-is-sent-into-space/ 20 comments nottheonion
- Mars Sample Return: The mission that will bring home a piece of another planet. To find out what’s at stake, and how we’ll get a sample from the Red Planet, we spoke to ESA’s Dr Albert Haldemann. He’s the ExoMars Payload and Assembly, Integration and Verification Team Leader at ESA. https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/mars-sample-return/ 5 comments space
- Early risers and night owls: A neuroscientist explains who is happiest https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/early-risers-and-night-owls-a-neuroscientist-explains-who-is-happiest/ 6 comments science
- New vaccine is 77% effective against Malaria - Africa’s biggest killer – Trials of the new jab show that it is the world’s most effective malaria vaccine, which could potentially save the lives of the 300,000 children who die every year due to the disease. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/new-vaccine-malaria/ 3 comments science
- Sickle cell disease: scientists are developing a game-changing treatment https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/new-sickle-cell-disease-treatment/ 8 comments science
- Mystery of the ‘world’s first computer’ may have been solved https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/mystery-of-the-worlds-first-computer-may-have-been-solved/ 7 comments science
- Ultra-precise lasers remove cancer cells without damaging nearby tissue - The technology could be used for the treatment of brain, head, and neck cancers. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/ultra-precise-lasers-remove-cancer-cells-without-damaging-nearby-tissue/ 34 comments science
- Ultra precise lasers remove cancer cells without damaging nearby tissue https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/ultra-precise-lasers-remove-cancer-cells-without-damaging-nearby-tissue/ 5 comments science
- Rise of the Clones: 7 ways cloning is already happening https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/rise-of-the-clones-7-ways-cloning-is-already-happening/ 3 comments science
- "An eye for an AI: Optic device mimics human retina" https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/an-eye-for-an-ai-optic-device-mimics-human-retina/ 4 comments science
- Two-thirds have long COVID symptoms 7 weeks after hospital discharge https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/two-thirds-have-long-covid-symptoms-7-weeks-after-hospital-discharge/ 50 comments science
- Discovery of female hunter remains challenges ideas of ancient gender roles. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/discovery-of-female-hunter-remains-challenges-ideas-of-ancient-gender-roles/ 379 comments worldnews
- Earth lost 60 per cent of its atmosphere during asteroid impact thought to have created the Moon https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/earth-lost-60-per-cent-of-its-atmosphere-during-asteroid-impact-thought-to-have-created-the-moon/ 37 comments science
- Asymptomatic coronavirus found in ‘up to 20 per cent of people’ in London and south east a new study suggests https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/asymptomatic-coronavirus-found-in-up-to-20-per-cent-of-people/ 17 comments worldnews
- Evidence that the COVID-19 virus existed in March 2019 would be ‘highly surprising’ says expert https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/evidence-that-the-covid-19-virus-existed-in-march-2019-would-be-highly-surprising-says-expert/ 3 comments science
- Researchers identified a type of ultra-black deep-sea fish that has skin which can absorb up to 99.9 per cent of light https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/ultra-black-deep-sea-fish-have-skin-that-can-absorb-99-9-per-cent-of-light/ 19 comments science
- COVID-19: Llama-based antibody treatment ‘neutralises’ virus https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/covid-19-llama-based-antibody-treatment-neutralises-virus/ 101 comments science
- Genetically-modified marine bacteria able to produce synthetic spider silk. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/genetically-modified-marine-bacteria-able-to-produce-synthetic-spider-silk/ 51 comments science
- Toxic mercury pollution found in the ocean’s deepest point https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/toxic-mercury-pollution-found-in-the-oceans-deepest-point/ 23 comments worldnews
- Face mask use needed to ‘prevent COVID-19 second wave’. According to the study, 100 per cent mask adoption combined with on/off lockdowns prevented any further disease resurgence for the 18 months required for a possible vaccine https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/face-mask-use-needed-to-prevent-covid-19-second-wave/ 3773 comments science
- Physical distancing of at least one metre lowers the risk of coronavirus transmission, but distances of two metres could be more effective. For every extra metre further away up to three metres, the risk of infection or transmission may halve. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/coronavirus-reducing-distance-to-one-metre-increases-transmission-risk/ 22 comments science
- The more data you save on a flash drive, the lighter it gets https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/does-a-usb-drive-get-heavier-as-you-store-more-files-on-it/ 23 comments technology
- Does a USB drive get heavier as you store more files on it? Paradoxically, the more you save on a flash drive, the lighter it gets. https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/does-a-usb-drive-get-heavier-as-you-store-more-files-on-it/ 18 comments hardware
- Abnormalities in the visual cortex could be the cause of migraines. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/the-cause-of-migraines-could-be-in-sight-quite-literally/ 50 comments science
- Penguin speech follows human language rules. Scientists say this is the first instance of these laws observed outside primates, suggesting an ecological pressure of brevity and efficiency in animal vocalisations. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/penguin-speech-follows-human-language-rules/ 4 comments science
- A recent study found that happiness reaches a low at 47.2 years old. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/late-40s-is-this-the-most-miserable-time-of-our-lives/ 758 comments science
- Neanderthals may have died out without help from modern humans: Inbreeding and declining health in small populations could account for the Neanderthals' demise. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/neanderthals-may-have-died-out-without-help-from-modern-humans/ 35 comments science
- Doctors put a patient into ‘suspended animation’ for first time. Ground-breaking technique involves rapidly cooling the brain down to 10-15°C. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/doctors-put-a-patient-into-suspended-animation-for-first-time/ 6 comments science
- UK invests £1.87 billion in European Space Agency https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/uk-invests-1-87-billion-in-european-space-agency/ 29 comments space
- Planet Nine: How we’ll find the Solar System's missing planet https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/planet-nine-how-well-find-the-solar-systems-missing-planet/ 5 comments space
- Breastfeeding gives babies a brain boost https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/breastfeeding-gives-babies-a-brain-boost/ 764 comments science
- More than half of motorists view cyclists as subhuman ‘cockroaches’ https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/more-than-half-of-motorists-view-cyclists-as-subhuman-cockroaches/ 67 comments nottheonion
- The discoveries bringing an end to heart attacks https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/the-discoveries-bringing-an-end-to-heart-attacks/ 4 comments worldnews
- Space mining: the new goldrush - While space mining is still a decade or so off, next year the industry is ramping up their efforts. https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/space-mining-the-new-goldrush/ 22 comments space