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