Science news
‘An extremely exciting milestone!’: landmark treatment slashes cholesterol by 62% with a single dose
A recent trial of an experimental gene therapy significantly lowered participants’ ‘bad’ cholesterol after just one injection
Here’s what your sex life actually reveals about your relationship
It turns out that more sex doesn’t equal more love
These are the best (and worst) ways to get your protein, says Cambridge scientist
When it comes to health, sustainability and value for money, there is one clear winner
Solar eclipse 2026: The best pictures from around the world
The Sun turned off the light across Europe
Future technology
How can we clean up space junk?
Sticky satellites? Space harpoons? Robotic tentacles? Laser cannons? Space lassos? The fight against space junk continues
These terrifying robots could be the future of war
Meet the unmanned drones, remote-controlled ground vehicles and four-legged robots revolutionising modern warfare
'Houston, we have a homicide!': Meet the detectives preparing to solve murders in space
Gravity, decomposition, blood spatter – almost everything a detective relies on works differently in space
'Mirror life is a very, very bad idea': The strange new organisms scientists are begging each other not to build – before it's too late
As messing with mirror molecules could threaten all life, scientists must reflect on where to draw the line
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Your questions answered
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Why do some people naturally attract cats?
You mean I need more than a saucer of milk?
Is burnt toast bad for you?
When starchy food burns, it creates a chemical that some studies have linked to cancer – but the science isn't clearcut
Do sharks have friends?
While we may imagine sharks as solitary creatures, they can have complex social lives, according to a recent study
Is pooping outdoors bad for the environment?
If you nature calls when you're out in nature, it might be tempting to... ahem... 'respond' outside
Can your thyroid make you a narcissist?
Can a gland really make you a narcissist?
What does my music taste say about my intelligence?
It turns out that your choice of tunes really can give clues about your mind
Science photo galleries
These may be the 15 greatest images of the Universe ever taken
From star‑forming pillars to colliding galaxies, Hubble’s most iconic images reveal how the universe is built, evolves and continues to surprise
Top 18 fastest cars in the world: land speed record breakers
Here are the drivers and cars that have broken the world land speed record throughout history
From 83 to 15,000 years old: The longest living animals on Earth
From mole rats to Greenland sharks, here are the creatures with unusually large lifespans.
Artemis II: 21 historic images of the stunning Moon mission launch
It's the most significant moment in spaceflight of the 21st century so far
The 10 best optical illusions that will blow your mind
Optical illusions are fun and intriguing, and we don't always know why they happen. Here are some of our favourites.
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell
