The real palm oil problem: it's not just in your food
2 May 2018
Soaring demand for palm oil is being driven by its use as biofuel, which is increasing carbon emissions as well as destroying forests and biodiversity
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Superlight aerogel made by mimicking a baby dragonfly's wings
2 May 2018
Dragonflies solidify their jelly-like wings with sodium bicarbonate they make in their gut. Aerogels used for heat shields have been made using the same method
Meat substitutes aren't perfect but they are worth a try
2 May 2018
Our taste for meat is disastrous from an environmental point of view. We should celebrate those developing ever-meatier plant-based alternatives
This mind-reading hearing aid knows who you're listening to
2 May 2018
An ear mounted device with a battery of brain-scanning electrodes knows which sounds you're paying attention to – it might also help you get a good night's sleep
Smart people literally have bigger brain cells than the rest
1 May 2018
For the first time, IQ has been linked to neuron size and performance. The breakthrough could lead to new ways to enhance human intelligence
Lightning hit a woman's home and switched off her brain implant
1 May 2018
Doctors are warning that some people should change the way they recharge their brain implants, after a lightning strike shut down a woman’s stimulation device
3000 missing children identified with face recognition in India
30 April 2018
Thousands of children go missing in India every year. Facial recognition software is now helping reunite some of them with their families
How some resistant bacteria can even eat antibiotics as food
30 April 2018
Hundreds of resistant bacteria are able to actively feed on antibiotics. Now we know how - and we may be able to use it to remove antibiotics from our water
North Korea's nuclear-free pledge comes with a massive catch
30 April 2018
Last week saw a historic meeting between the leaders of North and South Korea, but the promise of a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula may not be so easy
Paint a touchpad on your wall to control lights with a swipe
30 April 2018
Covering surfaces with a thin layer of conductive material lets you turn on lights and fast-forward films by touching the wall
