Flower-like origami patterns could inspire folding spacecraft 20. August 2025 (02:01) Engineers have developed a class of origami structures that unfold in one smooth motion to create flower-like shapes, which could have applications in space(New Scientist)
New moon discovered orbiting Uranus is its smallest one 19. August 2025 (20:20) The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new moon that is small and dim in orbit around Uranus. The discovery brings the planet's total to 29 and scientists say there are likely more to be found(New Scientist)
Mining for renewable tech inflicts huge damage. Is there a solution? 19. August 2025 (18:00) Collecting the materials needed for renewable technologies is causing enormous environmental damage and could soon extend to the deep sea and even asteroids. Innovative solutions are poised to turn the crisis around(New Scientist)
Chronic inflammation messes with your mind. Here's how to calm it 18. August 2025 (18:00) From depression to dementia, we are now realising the profound impacts of long-term inflammation on the brain. A better understanding of the underlying mechanisms is unlocking new treatments to protect our cognitive function and mental health(New Scientist)
