Thanks, Gaia: Astronomers spy Europa blocking distant star

On 31 March 2017, Jupiter’s moon Europa passed in front of a background star—a rare event…

How to trick electrons to see the hidden face of crystals

The 3-D analysis of crystal structures requires a full 3-D view of the crystals. Crystals as…

Expressing religious identity at work good for staff wellbeing

When employees are provided with a supportive environment to express their religious identity in the workplace…

Using weather radar to monitor insects

Scientists are developing a pioneering technique that allows them to monitor insects in the air using…

How motherhood has been redefined through migration and maternal motion

Historically, men dominated migration patterns as they moved in search of employment opportunities to provide for…

Are ecobricks the answer to plastic pollution?

The use of single-use plastics in households has become a pariah. Many people are trying to…

Massive nests of sociable weavers endure for generations, and house other species, as well

It is six o’clock on a sweltering afternoon in the Kalahari Desert and the mercury is…

Backyard not backward: Intentional living, the rise of imikhukhu and urban densification for dignity

Backyard dwellings are a growing trend in a world where the need for accommodation is pressing.…

Archaeologists and anthropologists peer into original homes of the past to see what made us who we are today

There was a time when the laughter of Stone Age children filled the Sibudu Cave. About…

Opinion: Hitting turbulence? Aviation and the climate crisis

In the U.K., there is a legal commitment to reducing the net carbon account for all…