Science news this week: Laotian 'death jar', climate change threatens rice crops, and an asthma drug treats tough cancer
This week's science news highlights include the discovery of the purpose of Laotian stone jars, the impact of climate change on rice crops, and the potential of an asthma drug to treat difficult cancers. Researchers found human remains in the jars, suggesting they were used for ancestral worship. Additionally, a study indicates that global warming is accelerating faster than rice can evolve, threatening food security for billions.
- ▪The Plain of Jars in Laos has been revealed as a burial complex with human remains found inside.
- ▪Climate change is pushing rice-growing regions to their thermal limits, affecting a billion people reliant on rice cultivation.
- ▪An asthma drug has shown promise in treating hard-to-treat cancers.
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Science news this week: Laotian 'death jar', climate change threatens rice crops, and an asthma drug treats tough cancer May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend By Ben Turner published 23 May 2026 in News When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Death jar mystery revealed, rice reaching its 'thermal limit,' prehistoric art controversy, and the asthma drug that could help fight cancer.
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