13.8 C
London
Saturday, October 17, 2026

CATEGORY

Science

‘Doing kind things makes you feel better’: Nurturing kindness in our children

‘Prosocial behaviour’ comes naturally to some; even children as young as two or three may spontaneously share a treat or toy with an unhappy playmate. But most children need to learn it, writes Jane E Brody

Birds In The Amazon Rainforest Are Shrinking As Temperatures Rise

Climate change may be fueling big changes to small birds deep in the forest, according to researchers.

Deep-sea rockfish that lives up to 200 years sheds light on genes linked to long lifespan

Such genes can help find drug targets to slow age-related damages in the human body

New therapy with ‘special scaffold’ reverses paralysis in mice

Mice could walk just four weeks after therapy was administered, says study

Illness Of ‘Dolphin Tale’ Star Prompts Florida Aquarium To Close 1 Day

Winter, the prosthetic-tailed dolphin, is now in critical condition from a suspected infection.

Welcome to the metaverse: Five things you need to know

As Meta (Facebook) and Microsoft reposition themselves for the metaverse, Steve Benford has the lowdown on five things we should know about this new world

Environmental Consulting Firm Double Dips On U.S. Methane Fight

Consulting firm M.J. Bradley & Associates authored a report ranking the nation’s largest methane polluters. Five of its own industry clients were on the list.

Earth’s continents first emerged from oceans millions of years earlier than thought, study finds

Emergence of Earth’s earliest continents from ocean influenced planet’s atmosphere, oceans, and climate

Study finds best time to go to sleep to lower risk of heart disease

Late or early bedtimes may disrupt internal body clock with knock-on effects on heart

Oklahoma Proposes Letting Gas Utility Charge A $1,400 ‘Exit Fee’ To Go Electric

The fee could give the fossil fuel industry a new tool to slow the energy transition.

Latest news