It is now possible to tell the story of mankind's presence and evolution on the planet…
Month: October 2018
Your brain on space—the overview effect
Space travel is like a drug—and it could save the rest of us down here on…
Toxic workplaces are feeding the impostor phenomenon – here’s why
Research suggests that around 70% of people will experience an illogical sense of being a phoney…
Becoming promiscuous to ensure reproduction
Females of a socially monogamous passerine, the Japanese great tit (Parus minor), become more promiscuous after…
Talking about sex is awkward, so how can teenagers ‘just ask’ for consent?
The topic of sexual consent seems to be in the news on a daily basis, especially…
A warmer climate will also be a drier climate, with negative impacts on forest growth
Warmer temperatures brought on by climate change will lead to drier soils and reduce tree photosynthesis…
Disorder can stabilize batteries
Novel materials can considerably improve storage capacity and cycling stability of rechargeable batteries. Among these materials…
Meet the trillions of viruses that make up your virome
If you think you don't have viruses, think again.
The many structures of the light-active biomolecules
How the light-sensitive part of the biomolecule phytochrome changes from a light-adapted state to a dark-adapted…
Joining forces
Replay the livestream of the Global Space Economic Forum on 10 October at ESA's Technology centre…