The ick: the psychology of why a romantic partner can suddenly repulse you
Ever felt a sudden wave of cringe toward someone you were actually into – congratulations, you’ve caught ‘the ick’.
06/10/2026 The Conversation
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Why antidepressants can stop working after initially helping
Antidepressant tachyphylaxis describes the loss of a treatment response that was once effective. Here’s what scientists know so far.
06/10/2026 The Conversation
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics for work on ‘ghost particles’
Belgian physicist Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for creating a giant detector in Antarctica that captures neutrinos, the so-called “ghost particles” from space that scientists believe offer clues to how the universe evolved.
06/10/2026 Al Jazeera
Nobel physics prize awarded for discovery of ‘ghostly messengers’ from the cosmos
The 2026 Nobel prize for physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his discovery of high energy neutrino particles from space.
06/10/2026 The Conversation
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics for groundbreaking neutrino discovery at South Pole
The 82-year-old scientist won the prize for his work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica
06/10/2026 The Independent
What is a professional patient advocate, and why might you need one?
Family members can offer invaluable support to patients, but a trained advocate can provide an objective perspective as well as knowledge of resources that families may lack.
06/10/2026 The Conversation
Chinese doctors shrink tumour of baby still in womb in major breakthrough
Procedure works by vibrating water molecules to create intense heat and destroy tumour from inside out
06/10/2026 The Independent
Time Team unearths 1,000-year-old leprosy hospital beneath Lincoln park
Archaeologists from the Channel 4 series Time Team have uncovered walls belonging to one of medieval England's earliest and largest leprosy hospitals. A three-day excavation took place at the site of the Hospital of the Holy Innocents, on South…
06/10/2026 The Independent
Female AI agents ‘paid’ less than males, study finds
Gender pay gap extends to artificial intelligence agents as female bots paid 10 per cent less than male counterparts
06/10/2026 The Independent
Why old dogs might be able to teach Alzheimer’s researchers new tricks
As dogs age, their brains undergo similar changes to human brains, making them a valuable natural model to study dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.
06/10/2026 The Conversation
The UK and Denmark: a dentist assesses the state of the nations’ teeth
England and Denmark are both wealthy, welfare-minded nations – so why is one catching dental problems early, and the other catching up?
06/10/2026 The Conversation
What helps children feel safe at school?
schools can provide a supportive environment that allows children to explore, but also to return to safety when they feel vulnerable.
06/10/2026 The Conversation
The women putting community at the heart of elephant conservation
Across Africa, women are challenging old assumptions about who conservation is for – and who gets to lead it
06/10/2026 Positive News
Kenyan prisoners play chess for fun behind bars and to help with rehabilitation
Kenya’s Department for Correctional Services has introduced chess across the country’s prisons since 2024, in one of the most prominent institutional carceral chess programs in Africa
06/10/2026 The Independent
Where are the best places for life in the cosmos? A universe in a supercomputer yields the answer
Earth seems like a troubled place right now, but at least our cosmic surroundings appear peaceful. But this is not universally true, as explosions, collisions and other dangers lurk in other places and times.
06/10/2026 The Conversation
Kew Gardens turns to public to save historic Palm House
The Royal Botanic Gardens is turning to the public to help rescue Kew’s historic Palm House, which is showing serious signs of deterioration. A £66 million makeover is needed to save the Victorian building, with about half of that total already…
06/10/2026 The Independent
Optogenetics wins the Nobel – one neuroscience breakthrough in a line of technological innovations helping scientists map and control the brain
06/10/2026 The Conversation
Africa’s rhinos often get the spotlight – but Indonesia’s two rhino species are far closer to extinction
05/10/2026 The Conversation
Psychedelic drugs were once considered ‘revolutionary rocket fuel’, but could they be life-changing medicines?
05/10/2026 The Conversation
Slow down, reminisce if it feels right: practical tips for talking to people with dementia
05/10/2026 The Conversation
Free period products in schools help girls and young women, but only when they’re available
05/10/2026 The Conversation