US Measles Cases Rise 8 Percent in a Week to 4,410, Officials Say
US measles cases have risen 8 percent in one week to 4,410. This factual guide explains the drivers, the symptoms to recognise, and current vaccination guidance.
Classroom Phone Bans Lift Grades, Major Student Study Finds
New research on more than 16,000 students finds classroom smartphone bans significantly improve performance, especially for struggling learners, and that students grow to support the policy.
Saturn Now Has 274 Moons After 128 New Discoveries Are Confirmed
Astronomers have confirmed 128 new moons of Saturn, lifting its total to 274 and cementing its place as the planet with the most moons in the solar system.
Personalised Cancer Vaccine Shows Early Promise in Ovarian Cancer Trial
A phase 1 trial in Nature Medicine reports that a personalised NeoVax vaccine combined with nivolumab was feasible and had an acceptable safety profile in ovarian cancer.
Premium Cooling Systems Depend on Sub Zero Refrigerator Repair Austin
When a home appliance breaks down, the disruption is immediate: laundry piles up, food is at risk, or dinner plans
Glucose Monitors Help People With Type 2 Diabetes, Major Trial Finds
The largest trial of its kind finds continuous glucose monitors help adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin spend about five more hours a day in their target range.
SpaceX Launch Paints a Glowing ‘Jellyfish Cloud’ Over the US East Coast
A SpaceX twilight launch created a stunning jellyfish-shaped cloud visible across the US East Coast. Here is the science behind the glowing phenomenon.
Protecting Your Account on Shared Devices
Online gaming is easier to approach when the information is clear, the device is prepared, and account decisions are made
Satellites, Sensors and Seeds: How Technology Is Helping Farmers Beat a Changing Climate
Erratic rains are making farming a gamble across much of the world. Satellite imagery, cheap soil sensors and climate-smart seed data are helping farmers place better bets — and harvests are improving.
The Science of Sleep: What Your Brain Does While You Rest
Sleep is when your brain files memories, clears waste and resets your body. What science says happens at night, and how much sleep you really need.