Category: 7. SciTech

Archaeologists have discovered a previously unknown ancient lineage of humans living in Argentina, shedding light on the earliest settlements…

An extract prepared using garlic could have the same antimicrobial properties as a common mouthwash ingredient, according to a new study that…

A remarkably well-preserved Roman sarcophagus has been unearthed in Hungary’s capital, offering a rare and intimate window into the life of a…

Life is more than a series of numbers, but these days it doesn’t always feel that way. We live in the age of wearable technology, health tracking and obsessive optimisation.

Armed with just a few discreet gizmos, a willing human being can practically turn themselves into a sentient…

I love going to sleep. My bed is my sanctuary – and not just mine. When it’s time to turn in, my two cats rush to join me in snuggling under the covers.

Maybe it’s not the most hygienic decision but, I reason, they’re indoor-only cats so they’re not tracking in dirt from outside. Being…

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a smoke-filled tavern to discuss a secret…

Geoscientists have solved an age-old mystery of oceanic volcanism and plate tectonics, explaining why some islands contain so much continental material despite their distance from continental plates.

According to simulations and chemical analyses led by the University of Southampton, these…