Science

Scientists have uncovered a 400,000-year-old human-made fireplace in the UK, pushing back the timeline of fire-making. The find, likely linked to Neanderthals, rewrites what we know about early human technology.

A simple resveratrol copper supplement reduces glioblastoma aggression by clearing harmful cell-free chromatin particles, offering a safe, low cost healing approach to cancer.

New Virginia Tech research shows ultra-processed foods trigger overeating in 18–21 year olds, who consume more and snack without hunger after just two weeks. The study highlights adolescence as a sensitive period shaping long term eating habits.

Explore BISC, a tiny brain chip creating a high-speed, wireless link to computers. This next-gen brain-computer interface aims to restore vision, treat epilepsy and more.

Scientists have solved the mystery of Chernobyl’s blue dog: the colour came from a tipped-over porta-potty, not radiation. The harmless incident also highlights ongoing research into the zone’s stray dogs, which have developed unique genetic traits.

Scientists have discovered a new state of matter called a corralled supercooled liquid where atoms act like both solid and liquid. By using graphene and electron beams to trap molten metals in atomic rings and unlocked materials with unique behaviour

A new survey shows the average close female friendship lasts 37 years, with many lasting over 50. Over a quarter of women say these lifelong bonds bring more happiness than romantic relationships, highlighting the bond of women’s friendships.

A Mayo Clinic study shows current guidelines miss most people with familial hypercholesterolemia, an inherited cause of high cholesterol. Broader DNA screening could uncover hidden risk early and help prevent serious heart disease.

A tiny, soft wireless implant developed at Northwestern University sends patterned light directly to the brain, teaching it to interpret entirely new artificial sensations. The technology could transform prosthetics and future neurological therapies.

See exploding stars like never before. New close-up images of novae show complex eruptions with multiple outflows, challenging old theories. Find out how these stellar explosions work.