Their noses paid the bills. Then Covid took their sense of smell
18 HRS AGO - As many as half of Covid-19 sufferers lose their sense or smell or taste. For master sommeliers Expand
18 HRS AGO - As many as half of Covid-19 sufferers lose their sense or smell or taste. For master sommeliers and professional bakers, it could spell the end of their careers Collapse
The honey detectives are closing in on China’s shady syrup swindlers
6 DAYS AGO - Detecting honey laced with sugar syrup is notoriously tricky, but a new test could provide the Expand
6 DAYS AGO - Detecting honey laced with sugar syrup is notoriously tricky, but a new test could provide the evidence needed to make fake honey prosecutions stick Collapse
The UK can’t even keep track of its spiralling Covid-19 case numbers
07/01/2021 - The proportion of Covid-19 tests coming back positive is higher than any point after April, which Expand
07/01/2021 - The proportion of Covid-19 tests coming back positive is higher than any point after April, which means the UK is losing sight of where the virus is spreading Collapse
Covid-19 caused a boom in single-use plastics. Here’s how to fix it
03/01/2021 - The pandemic has created more plastic waste at the same time as reducing rubbish collection. It's Expand
03/01/2021 - The pandemic has created more plastic waste at the same time as reducing rubbish collection. It's time we moved to a more sustainable, circular approach to waste management Collapse
This burp-catching mask for cows could slow down climate change
01/01/2021 - Methane from cattle accounts for a significant amount of global warming – startup Zelp has a Expand
01/01/2021 - Methane from cattle accounts for a significant amount of global warming – startup Zelp has a comfortable and stylish solution Collapse
We’re about to start sending messages with our noses
28/12/2020 - Transformative olfactory content is about to change how we learn, shop and communicate
Covid-19 made us live more sustainably. Now what?
25/12/2020 - As we wrestle with the economic downturn caused by Covid-19, we need to include climate in our Expand
25/12/2020 - As we wrestle with the economic downturn caused by Covid-19, we need to include climate in our recovery plans Collapse
Harnessing the hidden powers of plants could help fix the climate
22/12/2020 - Photosynthesis has been critical to the Earth's survival over billions of years. Now it's time for Expand
22/12/2020 - Photosynthesis has been critical to the Earth's survival over billions of years. Now it's time for humans to learn a few tricks from plants Collapse
How to see spectacular 'Christmas Star' for first time in 800 years
20/12/2020 - The two planets will meet in a combined patch of the sky, giving the appearance of one star, on Expand
20/12/2020 - The two planets will meet in a combined patch of the sky, giving the appearance of one star, on Sunday and Monday night in a spectacular event which hasn't been witnessed for 800 years Collapse
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Covid-19 long-haulers want you to know that they’re still not okay
2 DAYS AGO - Some long-haulers are closing in on their tenth month of symptoms. With no end in sight, many are Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Some long-haulers are closing in on their tenth month of symptoms. With no end in sight, many are worried about life after the pandemic Collapse
Here’s what it will take to vaccinate 14 million people by mid-February
12/01/2021 - The government has set itself the target of vaccinating two million people every week, but Expand
12/01/2021 - The government has set itself the target of vaccinating two million people every week, but everything will have to go perfectly for that to work Collapse
Vaccines are about to become a lot more personalised (and effective)
06/01/2021 - Greater understanding of immunity will boost efficacy vaccines at a crucial moment for public Expand
06/01/2021 - Greater understanding of immunity will boost efficacy vaccines at a crucial moment for public health across the world Collapse
SpaceX’s satellites are a huge headache for astronomers
03/01/2021 - SpaceX and Blue Origin are launching satellite mega constellations to provide internet across the Expand
03/01/2021 - SpaceX and Blue Origin are launching satellite mega constellations to provide internet across the world, but they could interfere with basic space science Collapse
These cities are opening their doors to the first climate migrants
31/12/2020 - Cities such as Mongla in Bangladesh and Buffalo in New York are transforming themselves into Expand
31/12/2020 - Cities such as Mongla in Bangladesh and Buffalo in New York are transforming themselves into attractive locations for those displaced by climate change Collapse
The mystery of the world’s loneliest penguins
28/12/2020 - King penguins have started popping up on Martillo Island in Argentina. Where they came from, and Expand
28/12/2020 - King penguins have started popping up on Martillo Island in Argentina. Where they came from, and whether they will stay, is a mystery Collapse
AI can now help us detect disease at its earliest stages
24/12/2020 - Combining genomics, MRI scans and artificial intelligence will usher in a new era in healthcare
Best time to see Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the sky tonight
21/12/2020 - For the first time in 800 years, Jupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky and appear as one, Expand
21/12/2020 - For the first time in 800 years, Jupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky and appear as one, bright star. Here's the best time to see it tonight Collapse
There’s a big data gap when it comes to vaccines and pregnancy
20/12/2020 - In the UK, pregnant and breastfeeding women are being advised not to have a coronavirus vaccine, Expand
20/12/2020 - In the UK, pregnant and breastfeeding women are being advised not to have a coronavirus vaccine, but in the US they can have it. The problem? Lack of data Collapse
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How much it costs to get a test that tells you if you have had Covid-19
5 DAYS AGO - A coronavirus antibody test can help tell people if they have had Covid-19. However, free tests Expand
5 DAYS AGO - A coronavirus antibody test can help tell people if they have had Covid-19. However, free tests are not widely available in the UK so you will probably have to pay for one Collapse
These extreme buildings are hanging on at the ends of the Earth
07/01/2021 - To tackle the world's biggest problems, people are building research stations under oceans, in Expand
07/01/2021 - To tackle the world's biggest problems, people are building research stations under oceans, in deserts and in the coldest places on Earth Collapse
How to stop the next pandemic
06/01/2021 - A universal vaccine, an atlas of viruses, and lab-grown organoids: These scientific projects aim Expand
06/01/2021 - A universal vaccine, an atlas of viruses, and lab-grown organoids: These scientific projects aim to stop the next big pandemic before it begins Collapse
Big pharma is about to tune in to the potential of psychedelics
01/01/2021 - Mainstream mental-health care will embrace alternative active substances such as psilocybin
How tech is reinventing healthcare
29/12/2020 - From deep learning to fighting health misinformation, tech is changing the healthcare for doctors Expand
29/12/2020 - From deep learning to fighting health misinformation, tech is changing the healthcare for doctors and patients alike Collapse
How Covid-19 forced hospitals to be more collaborative
26/12/2020 - As a result of the pandemic, patients will feel the benefit of ideas from the operating theatre Expand
26/12/2020 - As a result of the pandemic, patients will feel the benefit of ideas from the operating theatre transferring to intensive-care wards Collapse
Growing crops in cities will put an end to food waste
23/12/2020 - Coronavirus showed how vulnerable our global food supply chains are, but growing closer to home Expand
23/12/2020 - Coronavirus showed how vulnerable our global food supply chains are, but growing closer to home could also solve our waste problem Collapse
How to use maths to win at any board game over Christmas
21/12/2020 - Christmas isn't about making friends, its about winning. Here's how to use maths to succeed at any Expand
21/12/2020 - Christmas isn't about making friends, its about winning. Here's how to use maths to succeed at any board game and drive your family into despair Collapse
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