Cortisol belly
We know that constant and continual stress can be bad for us, but new research is linking it to weight gain, particularly around our bellies. We take a deep dive into the mechanisms at play and suggest some simple tweaks to help you calm (and potentially slim) down.
Warp speed ahead
Could faster-than-light travel ever be possible? We'll need to better understand quantum behaviour and solve some tricky maths problems before a holiday on Risa is on the cards.
Nazca mystery
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to solve the mystery behind the enormous illustrations and markings left by the Nazca people more than 2,000 years ago.
2024 in science
From the development of new vaccines to hitting climate tipping points, there were as many reasons to celebrate as there were to commiserate this year. But what about the stories that tickled, shocked and completely flummoxed us? Here are our favourites from the last 12 months.
Plus
- The dark side of the Moon: New research has discovered that volcanoes erupted on the dark side of the Moon far more recently – and for much longer – than we previously thought.
- False memories: Human recollections are malleable. Does that make us vulnerable to false memories?
- Q&A: Everything you never knew you needed to know. This month, Could we really build an elevator to space? Why do polar bears have black skin? What exactly do water filters filter out? What are the chances I'll be hit by falling space junk? Do animals dream when they hibernate? And more...
Issue 413 on sale Tuesday 10 December 2024
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