Science
What the Eclipse Over Spain Taught Astronomers
August's total eclipse gave scientists a rare few minutes to study the Sun's atmosphere, and data is still coming in.
By Samir Haddad
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Science
Your Gut Has a Clock, and It Has Opinions About Breakfast
The timing of meals may matter more than nutritionists realised. Chronobiologists are starting to find out why.
By Samir Haddad
Science
The Deep-Sea Cameras Finding Life We Never Imagined
New autonomous submersibles are returning images from the ocean's midnight zone that astonish even veterans.
By Samir Haddad
Science
Why Your Memory of Last Summer Is Probably Wrong
Neuroscientists have found that every time you recall something, you are quietly editing it.
By Samir Haddad
Science
The Comet That Came From Another Star
Interstellar visitors were once thought rare. Now astronomers are building a catalogue.
By Samir Haddad
Technology
The Dumbphone Is the Most Desirable Gadget of 2026
Teenagers are leading a small rebellion against the smartphone, and manufacturers can't keep up.
By Jonah Pike
Technology
We Let an AI Plan Our Whole Week. Here Is What Happened
Agents can now book, buy and reschedule on your behalf. We spent seven days finding out if we wanted them to.
By Jonah Pike
Technology
The Right to Repair Has Come to Your Kitchen
New rules and a wave of screwdriver-friendly design mean your toaster may finally outlive its warranty.
By Jonah Pike
Technology
Your Old Laptop Has Years Left In It
Lightweight software is breathing new life into machines that the industry would rather you recycled.
By Jonah Pike
Technology
Satellites Are Crowding the Night Sky. Astronomers Are Adapting.
Thousands of new spacecraft mean more streaks across the data, and some inventive solutions.
By Jonah Pike
