CRISPR-armed phages help treat severe superbug infection
Bacteria-killing phage viruses souped up with DNA-destroying CRISPR appear to have helped clear up a very serious infection caused by antibiotic-resistant E. coli Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2584196-crispr-armed-phages-help-treat-severe-superbug-infection/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Heart surgery cured a man’s skin cancer – and gave him a bee allergy
Having surgery for a heart condition is thought to have triggered an immune response that put the patient into remission for his severe skin cancer, but also caused him to develop a serious allergy to bee stings Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2584182-heart-surgery-cured-a-mans-skin-cancer-and-gave-him-a-bee-allergy/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Rainbows can be made from sounds – and we’ve created the best ones yet
Two research teams have independently created devices within which sound waves could be separated by frequency, creating the most complete sound rainbows yet Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2584057-weve-now-had-a-good-look-at-a-rainbow-made-from-sound/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
The proton is more quantum than we thought
Our understanding of the internal structure of protons is largely based on classical physics, but data compiled from accelerator experiments has uncovered quantum behaviour that has never been seen before Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2583917-the-proton-is-more-quantum-than-we-thought/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Denisovans may have dwarfed other ancient humans
Two leg bones found on the seabed near Taiwan have been identified as Denisovans, and their size suggests these hominins stood up to 190 centimetres tall Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2584088-denisovans-may-have-dwarfed-other-ancient-humans/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Where, when and how to watch the 2026 solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse is set to be visible across parts of Europe, while a partial eclipse will sweep across about a quarter of the planet – here’s how to catch it Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2531639-where-when-and-how-to-watch-the-2026-solar-eclipse/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Quantum voting could make elections more secure
In an election, how can you make sure that everyone's votes are counted but also kept entirely secret? Quantum mechanics may have the answer Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2583747-quantum-voting-trickery-could-make-elections-more-secure/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Earth extremophile can grow in near-Mars-like conditions
A salt-loving microorganism found in places like the Dead Sea can not just survive but actively grow in conditions close to those that may be found just under the Martian surface Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2583902-earth-extremophile-can-grow-in-near-mars-like-conditions/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Your running style changes when you’re short of sleep
There are measurable changes in the way we run when we are short of sleep, which give us a clearer picture of how a lack of shut-eye affects our risk of injury Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2583705-your-running-style-changes-when-youre-short-of-sleep/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS
Why We Can’t Find a Legal Limit for Weed
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A drug already used for osteoporosis blocked spinal damage in a new study
Genetic changes may set off a chain reaction that causes the spine’s natural shock absorbers to harden and deteriorate. Zebrafish with a faulty collagen-related gene developed mineral buildup and spinal fusion similar to human disc disease. Researchers were able to reduce the damage using an existing osteoporosis drug and by targeting fat metabolism. The discovery points to several exciting possibilities for future back pain treatments. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260806051943.htm
Why People Thought "Aliens" Made These Rocks
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Where Is Love Stored in the Body?
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Scientists Finally Figured Out Why This River Flows Uphill
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