DNA sequencing is rewriting our understanding of historic outbreaks, but it can’t tell the whole story
Techniques for analyzing DNA have advanced, enabling scientists to better understand disease outbreaks throughout history.
The planet may become too hot for rice to be cultivated in many areas it currently exists
A new study finds that climate change is creating environments where humans have never successfully cultivated rice before.
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.
F1 great Prost ‘injured as masked gang raid home’
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.
Thousands evacuated in California over warning toxic chemical tank could explode or spill
Officials warn the tank in Orange County contains a “highly volatile” substance that could lead to an explosion.
India’s parody ‘cockroach party’ claims website has been blocked
The satirical group has gained millions of followers as “the voice of the lazy and unemployed”.
The science of us
Editor in chief Nancy Shute introduces a new social sciences column that explores what it means to be human.
An Ebola treatment tent is set ablaze again in eastern Congo with 18 suspected cases escaping
A tent used for Ebola treatment in eastern Congo has been set on fire for the second time this week
Ebola treatment tent set ablaze again in Congo, with 18 suspected cases leaving
An Ebola treatment tent was set on fire, leading to the escape of 18 patients who are suspected of having Ebola — one day after
SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight
The mega rocket made its debut two days after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced he’s taking the company public. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Starship
From solar to charcoal, Cubans look for alternatives amid outages and fuel shortages
Some Cubans who’ve been able to buy solar panels say it’s a game changer, but most rely on other alternatives including charcoal, despite health concerns
Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, family says
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, his family said Saturday
CIA scientist claims crashed UFOs contained four different alien species
The unusual suspects (Picture: Getty/Metro) For decades now, UFO stories have mostly involved blurry lights in the sky, shaky footage shot on potato phones and
Trump shares AI video of him throwing Stephen Colbert in bin
Tweety McTreason has shared an AI-generated video of himself throwing comedian Stephen Colbert into a dumpster.