Boosting brain plasticity
Boosting brain plasticity could be useful in treating a number of conditions. Now researchers are looking at psilocybin and other psychedelic compounds – as well as exercise – to see how they can rewire the brain. Anthony King reports
Critical minerals: How materials supply chains are evolving
With demand for ‘critical minerals’ soaring, the risks of ongoing and future supply disruptions are high – and growing. Jon Evans reports on the risk to supply chains and how governments are responding.
Energy from underground: Why geothermal energy is such a hot proposition
In late 2024, geothermal energy from the Earth was projected to supply as much as 15% of global electricity demand between now and 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. Only two years earlier, geothermal’s share had been expected to remain at 1% for the foreseeable future. Maria Burke asks what has changed.