What Jared Kushner's 'deal of the century' would mean for Palestinian refugees
Aug 13, 2018 13:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Leaked emails from Jared Kushner, Donald Trumps son-in-law and appointed steward of the Israel-Palestine conflict, are shedding light on his planned deal of the century for peace in the Middle East. In extracts published...
Why apes can't talk: our study suggests they've got the voice but not the brains
Aug 13, 2018 13:52 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
We all know that parrots can talk. Some people may have even seen elephants, seals, or whales mimicking speech sounds. So why cant our closest primate relatives speak like us? Our new research suggests they have the right...
From breast implants to ice cube trays: How silicone took over our kitchens
Aug 13, 2018 13:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
One of my ice cube trays is a small, yellow novelty tray that, when placed in the freezer, molds water into little duck-shaped pieces of ice. Youve probably seen ice cube trays like this in all types of shapes, from...
Aug 13, 2018 13:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
The brain is a precision instrument. Its function depends on finely calibrated electrical activity triggering the release of chemical messages between neurons. But sometimes the brains careful balance is knocked out of...
Why Trump shouldn't leverage the government's emergency oil supply to bolster the GOP
Aug 13, 2018 13:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
President Donald Trump has publicly griped about the prices of oil and gasoline, which are at their highest levels in four years. If oil supplies were to suddenly grow, those prices might well decline. That is why,...
What is causing Florida's algae crisis? 5 questions answered
Aug 13, 2018 13:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Editors note: Two large-scale algae outbreaks in Florida are killing fish and threatening public health. Along the southwest coast, one of the longest-lasting red tide outbreaks in the states history is affecting more than...
Climate change and wildfires – how do we know if there is a link?
Aug 13, 2018 13:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Once again, the summer of 2018 in the Northern Hemisphere has brought us an epidemic of major wildfires. These burn forests, houses and other structures, displace thousands of people and animals, and cause major...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects