BBC Futureflipped into NewsNowThe uncertain fate of Asia's monsoonsverified_publisherBBC Future - Kamala ThiagarajanIn the months of March, April and May in 2020, at the peak of the Covid lockdowns across Asia, Indian scientists began to notice a startling change in the atmosphere above parts of the country. Not long after, these changes reverberated through the massive weather systems that dominate much of Asia …
BBC Futureflipped into News1 day agoThe healing power of 'emotion coaching'verified_publisherBBC Future - David RobsonIf a parent's primary responsibility is to keep their child safe and free from pain – what can they do when circumstances conspire against them? Whether it's a death in the family, an injury or illness, or the threat of war, a child's guardians must not only manage their own feelings, but also …
BBC Futureflipped into News1 day agoCan gravity batteries solve our energy storage problems?verified_publisherBBC Future - Alasdair LaneThere is a riddle at the heart of the renewable energy revolution. When the wind blows, the sun shines, and the waves roll, there is abundant green power to be generated. But when skies darken and conditions are calm, what do we do? The answer, today, is to ramp up conventional power production, …
BBC Futureflipped into News2 days agoHow long-haul travel will change post-Covidverified_publisherBBC Future - Ashley NunesAustralian flag carrier Qantas made history recently by ferrying passengers nonstop between South America and Australia. The aeroplane – a Boeing 787 Dreamliner – departed Buenos Aires shortly past noon local time. Some 9,300 miles (14.973km) and 17-plus hours later, QF 14 landed in Darwin. In doing …
BBC Futureflipped into News5 days agoThe chemicals that linger for decades in your bloodverified_publisherBBC Future - Anna TurnsIn March 2022, scientists confirmed they had found microplastics in human blood for the first time. These tiny fragments were in 80% of the 22 people tested – who were ordinary, anonymous members of the public. The sample size was small and as yet there has been no explicit confirmation that their …
BBC Futureflipped into News6 days agoWhy are there continent-sized 'blobs' in the deep Earth?verified_publisherBBC Future - Zaria GorvettIn a strange corner of our solar system live two alien blobs. With sprawling, amorphous bodies the size of continents, these oddities are thought to spend their time lying in wait for their food to rain down upon them – then simply absorbing it. But their natural habitat is, if anything, even more …
