Maternal mortality rate in the US rose drastically in 2021
The US saw a 40 per cent rise in maternal death rates from 2020 to 2021, with the rate among…
X-ray map of the Crab nebula reveals strange pockets of turbulence
The Crab nebula is one of the most thoroughly studied cosmic objects ever, but new observations have revealed that it’s…
Strap that tracks heart rate in pregnancy may predict premature births
A wrist-worn heart tracker called WHOOP detected changes in activity during pregnancy that may be linked to premature births
Will semiconductor production be derailed by Hurricane Helene?
Hurricane Helene hit a quartz mine in North Carolina that is key to global semiconductor production, which could impact the…
NOAA cancels monthly climate and weather update calls
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is discontinuing its regular update calls due to staffing problems, but…
Largest mammalian brain map ever could unpick what makes us human
A map of part of a mouse brain, which is expected to be generalisable to people, could help scientists understand…
Key genetic differences found in people with chronic fatigue syndrome
People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, appear to have eight genetic signals that differ from those…
X-ray map of the Crab nebula reveals strange pockets of turbulence
The Crab nebula is one of the most thoroughly studied cosmic objects ever, but new observations have revealed that it’s…
Supergiant crustaceans could live across half the deep-sea floor
The enigmatic crustacean Alicella gigantea is the world’s largest amphipod, but like all deep-sea creatures it hasn’t proved easy to…
Electronic tongue could let you taste cake in virtual reality
Virtual reality could get more realistic thanks to scientists inventing an artificial tongue that can taste flavours, such as sourness…