Random wobbles in time could finally solve gravity’s greatest mystery
The question of how gravity interacts with the quantum world has long perplexed physicists, but a non-quantum theory of space-time could present an answer
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Synthetic biology may finally be ready to solve life's biggest mystery
What makes something alive? We simply don't know, but synthetic biologists are a step closer to providing an answer thanks to SpudCell, the most sophisticated attempt at creating an artificial life form yet
Geoengineering could expose plane passengers to sulphuric acid
A proposed technique to counter global warming by spraying sun-reflecting particles near the poles would cause commercial flights to pass through clouds of sulphuric acid, posing a danger to passengers and crew
The best new popular science books of July 2026
From friendship in a world of chatbots to what it means to be alive, this month’s new popular science books are asking some big questions. Liz Else rounds up the ones she’s most looking forward to
Além do tupi, outras línguas indígenas deixaram palavras no português?
"Canoa", "cacique" e "batata" são palavras de origem indígena, mas não tupi. Entenda. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Ciência.
This thoughtful book will make you look at the wonders of trees anew
Aya Koda's Tree is an account of the late writer's visits to Japan's most famous, and ancient, trees. Featured in Wim Wenders's film Perfect Days, it is original and thought-provoking, says Rowan Hooper
Stunning photos reveal the intricate beauty of fungi
The vibrant colours and delicate details of New Zealand's fungi and slime moulds are documented in these images, taken from Jay Lichter's new book The Secret Life of Fungi
Do you want your underwear with added probiotics?
Feedback is informed of an exciting new development in underwear design from a brand that says it infuses its products with beneficial bacteria to nourish the skin microbiome
“Hype” da proteína é puro marketing
Nutricionista esclarece o que é necessário e o que é desperdício de dinheiro em uma dieta saudável O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Ciência.
Por que os tratores e veículos pesados têm a cor amarela?
Até os anos 1930, os tratores eram fabricados em diversas cores. Entenda o que mudou. O recorte ajuda a contextualizar a pauta dentro de Ciência.
Musical take on The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is moving and charming
A TED talk and then a film, William Kamkwamba’s story of how he worked to provide his rural Malawian village with electricity has now been turned into a musical – and it mostly works, says Bethan Ackerley
Collapse of AMOC ocean current may already be locked in
The fate of the Atlantic Ocean current that keeps Europe’s climate warm depends on our carbon emissions and the rate of ice melt from Greenland, but there is a chance that a shutdown is already inevitable