Dutchman led from pole to win fourth Japanese GP McLaren duo Norris and Piastri finish second, third Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix for Red Bull with a very strong drive from pole position at Suzuka, beating the two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and...
From burger wrappers to masks, bird nests tell story of throwaway culture
Nests on Amsterdam canals provide archive of plastic waste and show how the material ‘is really here to stay’ One day in 1996, someone ate a McDonald’s McChicken burger in Amsterdam. Perhaps it was a quick bite after work? A leisurely stroll down the canals? A family outing? These details...
Genetic data is an another asset to be exploited – beware who has yours | John Naughton
The bankruptcy of genealogy company 23andMe has resulted in a fire sale of millions of people’s genetic information – and there’s no shortage of eager buyers with questionable motives Ever thought of having your genome sequenced? Me neither. But it seems that at least 15 million souls have gone in...
Space probe to map carbon content of world’s remotest tropical forests
Revolutionary scanner to be fired into Earth orbit this month to measure effects of deforestation Scientists are about to take part in a revolutionary mission aimed at creating detailed 3D maps of the world’s remotest, densest and darkest tropical forests – from outer space. The feat will be achieved using...
Painkillers without the addiction? The new wave of non-opioid pain relief
Pharma firms are developing drugs that avoid the brain’s opioid receptors to minimise the risks of dependence and overdoses, but not all experts are convinced In January, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first new type of painkiller in more than two decades. The decision roused excitement...