Moderna’s improved mRNA covid-19 vaccine is effective at lower doses
A streamlined version of Moderna’s vaccine that targets only key parts of the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is…
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Women’s small intestines are 30 centimetres longer than men’s
A longer small intestine may improve the absorption of nutrients from our food, which may be required more during pregnancy…
A vast bubble around a dying star is too big to comprehend
A red supergiant star is surrounded by a sphere of dust and gas so large there is no known explanation…
This map of Venus shows every volcano we know about on its surface
Mapping the volcanoes of Venus is surprisingly easier than doing the same on Earth, because many of the volcanoes on…
Walking 7000 steps a day seems to be enough to keep us healthy
Many people like to check that they have walked 10,000 steps over the course of a day, but falling short…
Cancer mystery as cases rise among younger people around the world
The number of people under 50 with cancer is increasing in many countries and for many different tumour types. Why…
Quantum router could speed up quantum computers
A device made from superconducting qubits could prove a powerful technology for enabling practical quantum computing or more experimental propositions
Evidence mounts that saline nasal drops and sprays help treat colds
Saline drops and sprays have already been linked to reduced cold symptoms in adults and now a study suggests they…
Intuitive Machines is about to launch its Odysseus moon lander
US company Intuitive Machines is launching its Odysseus lander towards the moon's south pole. If all goes well, it will…
Writing things down may help you remember information more than typing
Writing words down increases connectivity linked to memory and learning between different areas of the brain, with the same not…