A distinct set of microbes has been identified in people with obesity, which might help spot and treat the condition early – ...
New Scientist. In each episode, hosts Leah Crane and Chelsea Whyte explore what would happen if they were given cosmic powers ...
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 ...
A striking shot of biting flies on the head of a crocodile is among the winning entries in the British Ecological Society’s ...
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 ...
A trial will finally reveal whether limiting the time teens spend on social media really does affect their mental health ...
Donated placentas can be processed into thin, sterilised sheets that are packed with natural healing substances and reduce scarring when applied to wounds ...
By studying ripples in space-time, physicists are testing wheather dark energy might stem from hidden dimensions, elusive ...
By studying ripples in space-time, physicists are testing wheather dark energy might stem from hidden dimensions, elusive ...
We thought we could address big social problems by steering individual behaviour. But "nudging" people doesn't work, say ...