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culture2 min read10/21/2026Microscope photograph of printer ink wins Nikon competition
Design student Ole Bielfeldt captured ink droplets in flight to win the 2026 Nikon Small World competition. A jumping spider and a mouse’s eye also feature among the recognised photographs.
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health2 min read10/21/2026Researchers propose a body-clock-related form of depression
An Australian study identified a possible depression subtype involving sleep and seasonal mood patterns. Participants in this group reported poorer results from common antidepressants.
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entertainment2 min read10/21/2026Why horror films can hide danger in plain sight
Film-makers use the limits of attention and the way our eyes respond to movement and faces to build fear.
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health2 min read10/20/2026Medical adhesive offers an alternative to surgical stitches
SanaHeal's sticky material can seal wet tissue in seconds. Already approved to stop bleeding from injuries, it will enter human trials for surgical uses next year.
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curious2 min read10/20/2026Scientists identify 57 new species after Argentina sea expedition
An international team named 57 new species and five broader animal groups after studying animals collected during a deep-sea expedition.
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environment2 min read10/20/2026Contact with healthy copies helps bleached corals recover
A Stanford experiment found that bleached corals recovered within seven weeks after touching healthy copies. However, the method requires genetically identical corals and is not ready for use across whole reefs.
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ai2 min read10/20/2026AI model could make brain scans clearer before birth
E(3)-Pose uses the left–right symmetry of a baby's head to track movement during MRI scans, helping doctors examine brain development.
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environment2 min read10/19/2026Two studies highlight lasting ice loss at Thwaites Glacier
Computer models suggest that cooling the ocean would not stop all ice loss at Thwaites. Separate research points to a higher possible contribution to sea-level rise by 2100.
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science2 min read10/19/2026Roman telescope’s camera beats image quality predictions
After careful testing and small mirror adjustments, Roman’s main camera is delivering image quality nearly 30% better than predicted.
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culture2 min read10/19/2026Ice Age camp offers a picture of daily life in Alaska
An ancient camp contains evidence of hunting, cooking and toolmaking, as well as possible travel across the Bering Land Bridge.
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environment2 min read10/19/2026Research links fine air pollution particles to eye disease
A review involving millions of people suggests that exposure to fine particles in polluted air is linked to a higher risk of glaucoma and cataracts.
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culture1 min read10/18/2026Fort discovery may support legend about Roman ruler in Wales
An ancient fortification linked to Magnus Maximus may provide evidence for a legendary camp in Wales. The Roman ruler also appears in medieval stories.
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environment2 min read10/18/2026Search for giant crayfish raises a question about growth
Researchers compared large crayfish across North America and found signs of a possible biological limit to their size.
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culture2 min read10/17/2026Giant royal statues uncovered after man's discovery in Egypt
Excavations in Behbeit Al-Hagar revealed remains of two enormous statues, including a crowned head of Ramesses II.
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science2 min read10/17/2026Forgotten museum fossil identified as a new dinosaur species
Scientists have identified a new meat-eating dinosaur from a skull fragment kept in a museum for almost a century. It is the first confirmed megaraptoran found in Europe.
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health1 min read10/17/2026Experiments point to a possible way microplastics damage the body
Laboratory tests suggest that tiny plastic particles can react with water in the body, creating molecules that may cause damage and inflammation.
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science2 min read10/16/2026NASA battery tests show promise for Moon exploration
New battery designs survived extreme temperatures during NASA tests. The technology could power Moon equipment without needing constant heating, although space testing is still ahead.
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culture2 min read10/16/2026Ancient shipwreck jars reveal clues about trade and sailors' food
Clay jars recovered near Kekova island are around 4,400–4,700 years old. Researchers believe they could reveal trading connections and food-making practices on ancient ships.
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environment2 min read10/16/2026Giant snake fossils reveal India's ancient wildlife
Scientists estimate that Vasuki indicus was up to 15.2 metres long, although its exact size remains uncertain.
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health2 min read10/16/2026Programmable bubble chip could help deliver medicines
Cornell researchers have developed a chip that controls tiny hydrogen bubbles. Sound waves make the bubbles vibrate, allowing the team to direct liquid flow.
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