Science & technology

Drums of war

How Ukraine’s new tech foils Russian aerial attacks

It is pioneering acoustic detection, with surprising success

Deep breaths

The deep sea is home to “dark oxygen”

Nodules on the seabed, rather than photosynthesis, are the source of the gas

Road safety

Augmented reality offers a safer driving experience

Complete with holograms on the windscreen

The war on AIDS

Clues to a possible cure for AIDS

Doctors, scientists and activists meet to discuss how to pummel HIV

Critical moment

AI can predict tipping points before they happen

Potential applications span from economics to epidemiology

Pied-à-lune

Astronomers have found a cave on the moon

Such structures could serve as habitats for future astronauts

Epidemiology

H5N1 avian flu could cause a human pandemic

Existing immunity and vaccines may soften its severity

Windows on the past

Freeze-dried chromosomes can survive for thousands of years

They contain unprecedented detail about their long-dead parent organisms

Artificial intelligence

Researchers are figuring out how large language models work

Such insights could help make them safer, more truthful and easier to use

Periods

A scientific discovery could lead to leak-free period products

Polymers from algae can turn menstrual blood into a gel

Aquaculture

Vaccines could keep salmon safe from sea lice

A successful jab would be a boon to fish farmers

Brewed awakenings

New yeast strains can produce untapped flavours of lager

One Chilean hybrid has a spicy taste, with hints of clove