Earth | Life31 October 2016
Extreme weather is behind record lows in butterfly populations
Heat waves, cold snaps, and heavy rain may be behind a collapse in many butterfly populations in the UK
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Space31 October 2016
Space telescope duo will showcase the solar system in 3D
From 2019 to 2021, the Hubble and James Webb telescopes will share the sky, enabling us to see the best 3D images and movies of our celestial neighbourhood ever
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Technology28 October 2016
Lightbulb made of modified E. coli fuses biology and electronics
A team from the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition has made an electronic circuit with biological components using modified bacteria
Health | Life28 October 2016
How lack of oxygen makes bacteria cause acne and how to stop it
When deprived of oxygen, harmless bacteria on the skin can turn nasty, triggering inflammation and pimples – a discovery that makes a new treatment look likely
Humans28 October 2016
Honeycomb-shaped streets would stop traffic from getting sticky
A mathematical model suggests that designing cities with three-pronged intersections could cut congestion – but might increase the risk of getting lost
Technology28 October 2016
Uber loses tribunal as court rules drivers are ‘workers’
The outcome of the case brought by two drivers could have huge implications for more than 30,000 drivers across England and Wales
Humans | Technology28 October 2016
Pirate party prepares for first major win in Iceland elections
Polls show that the anti-establishment Pirate Party, which calls for direct democracy and greater transparency, could sweep to power in elections on Saturday
Earth28 October 2016
Climate campaigners should have the right to sue governments
The Australian government wants to stop environmental groups using the courts to halt carbon-belching projects, but we all deserve to be heard, says Alice Klein
Life28 October 2016
Last-ditch effort to save the world’s smallest porpoise agreed
Critically endangered vaquitas are set for greater protection and Japan’s “scientific” whaling faces scrutiny thanks to international agreements
Technology28 October 2016
Video games become political as US election looms
From Donald Trump-based indie games to mainstream titles that challenge political views, video games are more politically charged than ever
Humans | Life | Technology28 October 2016
Fruity or fermented? Algorithm predicts how molecules smell
A centuries-old challenge has been solved: using a molecule's structure to predict its odour. The discovery could ease the way we create perfumes and flavours
Technology28 October 2016
Your home’s online gadgets could be hacked by ultrasound
Devices can now communicate with each other via ultrasound, as the Internet of Things reaches the next level – but experts warn of security risks
Earth28 October 2016
World’s largest marine reserve agreed for Antarctica’s Ross Sea
The reserve will kick in at the end of 2017 and ban fishing in most of its area, protecting a host of species living in Antarctic waters
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