Wondering if you’re a ‘light’ or ‘deep’ sleeper? The science isn’t that simple
If the slightest sound wakes you, you might wish you slept more deeply. But several factors shape how much shut-eye you get.
21/04/2026 The Conversation
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Our efforts to halt global forest loss aren’t working: new research
In the past 11 years, we’ve lost roughly 300 million hectares of forest. Three ecologists explain why our current conservation strategies aren’t working.
21/04/2026 The Conversation
New plastic film covered in thousands of tiny pillars can tear apart viruses on contact
The textured acrylic plastic surface, inspired by insect wings, could help prevent the spread of major viruses.
21/04/2026 The Conversation
Teen cannabis use linked to slower gains in memory and focus
It’s 4/20 - but U.S. teens should avoid cannabis unless they want to stunt their brain development, according to a new study from California researchers.
21/04/2026 The Independent
Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard
A balloon landed in a Southern California backyard — a balloon with 13 people. The enormous hot air balloon, with a pilot and passengers in the basket, descended perfectly Saturday on a small plot of grass at a home in Temecula.
21/04/2026 The Independent
Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India
Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025
21/04/2026 The Independent
NHS approves new treatment for aggressive cancer that could triple life expectancy
Also known as Ziihera, the antibody treatment targets a protein called HER2, which stimulates tumour growth. It works by activating the immune system to eliminate cancer cells and reduces HER2 levels
21/04/2026 The Independent
TikTok content creators to benefit from new feature to help grow their businesses
Content creators on TikTok are set to benefit from a new debit card launched in partnership with Visa, designed to streamline financial management within the UK's burgeoning creator economy.
21/04/2026 The Independent
Visa and TikTok launch ‘creator card’ to support entrepreneurs
The card will help to ’empower the next generation of entrepreneurs in the digital economy’, Visa said.
21/04/2026 The Independent
NASA’s moon landing could face major delay if this critical equipment isn’t ready in time
NASA says testing progress ‘underscores continued confidence’ that the spacesuits will be ready to support the lunar landing
21/04/2026 The Independent
A Humanoid Robot Set a Half-Marathon Record in China
An autonomous robot from the company Honor ran a half marathon in 50:26, beating the human record by 7 minutes.
21/04/2026 Wired
New bowel cancer immunotherapy treatment ‘highly effective’ in improving survival rates
A new study found zero relapses among patients given a new treatment regime, with far better results than would be expected otherwise
20/04/2026 The Independent
Apple announces succession plan with Tim Cook leaving CEO role in months
Longtime Apple CEO Tim Cook is standing down on September 1 after a 15-year tenure as the successor to Steve Jobs, the smartphone maker has announced.
20/04/2026 The Independent
Diamonds are surprisingly elastic when you make them tiny
Experiment with nanodiamonds reveals that they are less rigid than other diamonds, adding to our understanding of how they could be used in new technologies
20/04/2026 NewScientist
Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
20/04/2026 The Conversation
Vermont seeks feedback from residents on possible restoration of the Bennington Battle Monument
20/04/2026 The Independent
Paris has successfully cut noise pollution, but urban birds still can’t sing at their natural pitch
20/04/2026 The Conversation
A historian of Black Canada gives a report card on Ontario’s new mandated Black history education
20/04/2026 The Conversation
AI chatbots are offering cancer patients alternatives to chemo and sparking concern for health officials
20/04/2026 The Independent
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
20/04/2026 The Independent