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Longest lightning ‘mega-flash’ sets a shocking new record
Lightning flashes during a monsoon storm in the US Edward Mitchell/World Meteorological Organization (WMO) A lightning “mega-flash” over…
Kamchatka earthquake response shows tsunami warnings are improving
The coastline of Shiogama, Japan as a tsunami warning had been issued after a huge earthquake Asahi Shimbun…
Scientists crush ice cores to predict Antarctica’s next big ice crack
In Antarctica, two giant rifts, known as Chasm 1 and Halloween Crack, split across the Brunt Ice Shelf.…
Deep-living microbes could ‘eat’ energy generated by earthquakes
Microbes might find energy in surprisingly inhospitable places Public domain sourced / access rights from The Book Worm…
Microwaving rocks could help mining operations pull CO2 out of the air
Nickel West in Australia is one of many mines that could use microwaves to store CO2 in waste…
mRNA drugs could protect against almost any kind of viral infection
An illustration of a protein complex binding to DNA in the production of the key signalling molecule interferon…
ADHD drugs reduce risk of criminal behaviour, drug abuse and accidents
Symptoms of ADHD can be managed with medicines, as well as through talking therapies Alex Di Stasi/Shutterstock People…
Living at high altitude may help ward off obesity
Scientists looked at obesity rates among children throughout Colombia, including the hilly region of the capital Bogotá Guillermo…
New subtype of diabetes found in youths from sub-Saharan Africa
Classical type 1 diabetes may not be the most common diabetes subtype in sub-Saharan Africa Miro May /…
Cancer-killing virus becomes more effective when shielded by bacteria
The herpes virus can help treat severe skin cancer Science Photo Library/Alamy Viruses have shown huge potential in…