The idea that we might attempt large-scale experiments to cool the planet is horrifying to some, but it looks increasingly likely that we will have to do so this century ...
A 5500-year-old genome recovered from human skeletal remains in Colombia may give insights into the early evolution of ...
A distinct set of microbes has been identified in people with obesity, which might help spot and treat the condition early – ...
Long thought to have walked bipedally, like us, Australia’s extinct giant kangaroos have features that indicate they could also have bounced ...
A new class of Alzheimer’s drugs has been shown to slow the condition’s progression by removing clumps of protein known as amyloid plaques from the brain. However, few countries have approved use of ...
New Scientist. In each episode, hosts Leah Crane and Chelsea Whyte explore what would happen if they were given cosmic powers ...
A trial will finally reveal whether limiting the time teens spend on social media really does affect their mental health ...
A growing body of evidence suggests play is a deep-seated biological mechanism that allows young brains to practice curiosity, manage uncertainty and build critical thinking skills ...
Donated placentas can be processed into thin, sterilised sheets that are packed with natural healing substances and reduce scarring when applied to wounds ...
Women using frozen embryos as part of their IVF treatment can either choose to use a medicated cycle or their natural one to ...
By studying ripples in space-time, physicists are testing wheather dark energy might stem from hidden dimensions, elusive ...