Possible Alternative to LASIK Eye Surgery
LASIK eye surgery has been performed successfully since the late 90s, and it has helped many millions of people to improve their vision. About 600,000 of these surgeries are carried out each year in the US, and thousands more in other countries. T... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
Protecting Memory as You Age
A positive outlook on life might protect against memory loss as we age, according to a recent 16-year study by researchers in the UK, US and Spain. Their results suggests that wellbeing – a combination of happiness, confidence and a sense of contr... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
US Astronauts to Circle the Moon
In early 2026, four US astronauts will fly around the Moon as the next step in NASA's goal of establishing a long-term presence on the Moon for science and exploration. The project is called “Artemis”, and it is comprised of three successive missi... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
Cleaning Lakes Ecologically
Dal Lake in the north of India is an iconic location that was restored to its natural beauty by turning an infestation of weeds into rich natural fertilizer. Aquatic plants had accumulated over the years, creating an unsightly mess and posing a th... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
Bridge to Connect Sicily and Mainland Italy
The Italian government has given final approval to a €13.5 billion project that will build the world's longest suspension bridge. It will cross the Messina Strait to connect the island of Sicily with Calabria on the tip of Italy's boot. Building t... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
Our Cells Can Listen
New research from Kyoto University in Japan has revealed that sound waves can directly influence the behaviour of the cells in our bodies. This implies that the cells are actually “listening” to the sound waves in our environment. In these experim... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
Ibiza’s Farmers Celebrate the Rains
The torrential rains of early October gave local farmers quite a scare, as many of them were afraid of losing some of their crops to storm damage. However, those fears quickly changed into gratitude for the rainfall. It turned out that the damage ... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
Sponge Cities
Many of the roofs in Amsterdam have been converted into giant sponges that will make the city more resilient to heavy rains. The Dutch have always been famous for their ability to find innovative ways to control water, as much of their homeland is... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
Airship-Style Wind Turbines
A new form of wind energy is under development that promises more consistent power and lower deployment costs by adapting the design of an airship. Its long inflatable shell is made of the same materials as modern blimps. These wind turbines are s... READ MORE
Published: 15/12/2025
Limiting Cruise Ship Tourism
This summer Greece begancharging a tax on cruise ships, in an effort to curb soaring tourist numbers in overcrowded destinations. READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2025
The world's largest electric ship
A 130-metre-long ship recently built in Australia is the largest fully electric ship in the world. Its launch marks a milestone in the progress towards the transition to clean energy in maritime transport. The battery-powered ship will be based in... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2025
LSD is Transformed for Therapy
The search for drugs that can safely and effectively treat disorders like schizophrenia and cognitive decline, has led researchers in an interesting direction. Existing pharmaceutical options for treatment are not very effective, and they come wit... READ MORE
Published: 15/10/2025