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How the biggest trees survive droughts

A tree’s trunk contains a network of tubes known as xylem whose job is to ferry water from the roots to leaves.
Published on Jul 9, 2026 14:47 IST

Should every baby’s DNA be sequenced?

Freddie is part of the Generation Study, an English programme which plans to sequence the complete genetic code of 100,000 babies.
Published on Jun 30, 2026 12:25 IST

Rocket goes boom; so do moon plans

The sky lights up as fire and smoke rises during an explosion of the uncrewed Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during a test on a launchpad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S., May 28, 2026
Published on Jun 4, 2026 11:00 IST

Should you use a sleep tracker?

Most trackers are very good at distinguishing sleep from being awake.
Published on Jun 1, 2026 10:25 IST

Why science is becoming less innovative

Analysing the careers of 12.5m scientists, Haochuan Cui and Yiling Lin, both of the University of Pittsburgh, along with co-authors, find that scientists become less likely to produce disruptive work as they age.
Published on May 26, 2026 11:34 IST

Why many women cannot make enough breast milk

 For many women, the explanation lies not in how they breastfeed but in the composition and function of unique cells in the mammary gland, over which they have no control.
Published on May 13, 2026 15:31 IST

Why eldest siblings are brainier

 Using Danish administrative data, the researchers concluded that younger siblings were two to three times more likely than older siblings to be hospitalised for severe respiratory illnesses in their first year.
Published on Apr 17, 2026 06:06 IST

Is playing music good for the brain?

Illustration: Cristina Spanò
Updated on Mar 21, 2026 10:01 IST