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How did Christa Pike survive lethal injection?

Rohan GeorgeNovember 11, 2026November 12, 202606 mins

Rohan George reports on the failed execution of Christa Pike, exploring the action of pentobarbital and the potential causes of the failure.

Louise MartinNovember 1, 2026November 1, 202604 mins

Louise Martin reports on the development of Spud, a new synthetic cell, and the possible uses for synthetic cells.

Jemima DinsleyJuly 24, 2026July 24, 202605 mins

Jemima Dinsley reports on the unprecedented compromise behind COP31 and what it means for global climate diplomacy.

Sebastian EvansJune 26, 2026June 26, 202609 mins

Sebastian Evans explores how emerging gene-editing technologies offer a promising approach to treating a wide range of inherited diseases.

Sophia Yvonne HallMay 26, 2026May 26, 202604 mins

Sophia Yvonne Hall covers the recent hantavirus outbreak, examining the risks posed by the virus and ongoing public anxiety.

Eleanor Hamilton ClarkMay 5, 2026May 5, 202605 mins

Eleanor Hamilton-Clark examines biodiversity loss as a growing security threat, calling for greater political urgency.

Aishwarya VedulaMarch 25, 2026March 25, 202606 mins

Aishwarya Vedula discusses the development of a novel machine learning approach that could revolutionise phenotypic drug discovery.

Alex WanMarch 5, 2026March 5, 202605 mins

Alex Wan discusses new research revealing how the prehistoric sea dragon Temnodontosaurus may have used specialised flippers to hunt silently.

Sebastian EvansJanuary 25, 2026January 25, 202606 mins

Sebastian Evans reports on the development of a biodegradable nanoparticle that can slow the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma.

Eleanor ShuttleworthJanuary 7, 2026January 7, 202605 mins

Eleanor Shuttleworth reports on an unexpected discovery that may offer a new way to tackle antibiotic resistance.