John Burn-Murdoch guest-hosted BBC's Radical podcast, speaking with geneticist Sir John Bell about recent and upcoming medical breakthroughs.
Recent outbreaks involve less familiar strains of viruses such as Ebola and hantavirus, with different transmission patterns or genetic variations that complicate response efforts. Scientists call for expanded surveillance and genomic tools to track these evolving threats.
The article discusses how, 340 years after Newton formulated the law of universal gravitation, physicists still lack a fundamental understanding of why gravity exists or how it fits with quantum mechanics. Known as the "problem of quantum gravity," this unresolved mystery remains one of the biggest embarrassments in modern physics.
This interactive map from Keraunos documents tornadoes recorded in France, showing their locations and intensities. It provides a comprehensive overview of French tornado climatology, including historical events and their severity ratings.
A video explores the US Nuclear Detection System in space, detailing how satellites are used to detect nuclear explosions and monitor treaty compliance from orbit.
The BBC program explores wave-powered boats, showcasing how innovative designs harness ocean wave energy for propulsion, potentially offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional marine engines.