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World’s first tunnel to a magma chamber

In Iceland, scientists are planning to drill two boreholes to a reservoir of liquid rock. One will give us our first direct measurements of magma – the other could supercharge geothermal power. Read more

Postnatal anxiety

The birth of a child is a happy time for most, but overwhelming anxiety can take hold for some parents. Why does this happen and what can we do about it? Read more

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Vast submerged area near Australia may once have hosted 500,000 people

An area of the seabed north of Australia has been mapped in detail for the first time, revealing that large numbers of people could have lived there until it was inundated by rising seas. Read more

Severe covid-19 infections linked to increased risk of schizophrenia

People with severe covid-19 infections are more than 4 times as likely to later be diagnosed with schizophrenia than people who have not been infected, though the risk of developing the condition is relatively low. Read more

Aloe vera plants turned into energy-storing supercapacitors

A battery-like device known as a supercapacitor can be created from different parts of aloe vera plants – and it can be used to make living plants power lights. Read more

 

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Supernova neutrinos could break physics – if we can make sense of them

Neutrinos produced inside an exploding star could betray exotic particles that would lead to a deeper theory of physics. Will our detectors be ready in time for the next nearby supernova? Read more

There’s a 5% chance of AI causing humans to go extinct, say scientists

In the largest survey yet of AI researchers, a majority say there is a non-trivial risk of human extinction due to the possible development of superhuman AI. Read more

The 13 best sci-fi series and science shows to look forward to in 2024

Fallout, 3 Body Problem and the final series of Andor should air in 2024, alongside BBC nature documentaries and gritty TV dramas like Toxic Town, says Bethan Ackerley. Read more

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Sharks can be deterred from beaches by catching and releasing them

A non-lethal method of catching great white sharks and releasing them 500 metres further out to sea can make the predators steer clear of beaches where people swim. Read more

 
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