The earliest galaxies formed amazingly fast after the Big Bang. Do they break the universe or change its age?

Some of the earliest galaxies found with JWST are also the brightest. That’s a problem for our ideas about the universe.

Sandro Tacchella, Assistant Professor in Astrophysics, Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge, Department of Physics, University of Cambridge • conversation
yesterday ~16 min

Cuffing season: an evolutionary explanation for why people want to settle down for the winter months

Another reason could be men’s testosterone levels increase over the winter months.

Martin Graff, Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Relationships, University of South Wales • conversation
yesterday ~6 min


My Old Ass: why we should imagine talking to our older rather than younger selves, according to an expert in psychology

Imagining speaking to your younger self might not be helpful, you can’t change the past but you can regret it.

Clare Walsh, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Plymouth • conversation
yesterday ~5 min

New drug fights tough malaria parasites

A newly designed drug is effective against drug-sensitive and drug-resistant strains of human malaria parasites, researchers say.

Iqbal Pittalwala - UC Riverside • futurity
yesterday ~5 min

Up against Hank Greenberg, baseball’s first Jewish superstar, antisemitism struck out

Ninety years ago, Greenberg had a momentous decision to make: Should he play baseball on Yom Kippur?

Robert Gudmestad, Professor and Chair of History Department, Colorado State University • conversation
yesterday ~9 min

Maasai Mara’s Indigenous forest is disappearing, with drastic consequences

For the Maasai, Nyekweri forest has such a high ecological and socio-cultural value. But new conservancies aren’t working as best they could.

Gabriella Santini, PhD Candidate, Anthropology, UCL • conversation
yesterday ~8 min

Age-related blindness clues may pave way for new treatments

"This research offers hope for developing new treatments that could significantly improve the lives of millions of people affected by AMD."

Mark Michaud-U. Rochester • futurity
yesterday ~4 min

Tool helps check older dogs’ frailty

"...this screen is a simple tool that owners and veterinarians can use as a starting place for discussing care options for elderly dogs."

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
yesterday ~5 min


4 questions about the dockworkers strike

An expert explains what you need to know about the dockworkers strike and its implications for the US economy.

Michael Malone-U. Miami • futurity
yesterday ~4 min

The darker side of human rights for great apes

Plans to give great apes personhood are long overdue - but they could set back animal rights for other species.

Patricia MacCormack, Professor of Continental Philosophy, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
yesterday ~7 min

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