Science news
We might finally know what came before the Big Bang
Could all of this have happened before? And might it happen again?
This bold new treatment may have just cracked how to reverse Alzheimer’s
Thousands have had the procedure in China, with dramatic stories of recovery. But experts remain deeply divided on the evidence
A drug-free treatment for diabetes and obesity is within reach, say experts (and it's not exercise)
A new high-tech device reduced blood sugar levels and body weight in early trials on mice
'Could be counterproductive': Why too much protein can actually be unhealthy, according to nutrition experts
We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
Future technology
‘We’re standing at a threshold’: A mind-blowing new discovery could unlock scar-free healing
Healing a wound without leaving a scar is something we could all do while in the womb. But unlocking this ability after birth has proven impossible. Until now…
'Thought to be lost forever': After 2,000 years, a library buried by Pompeii’s eruption is finally revealing its secrets
The scrolls of Herculaneum are being unravelled by AI (among other things)
Think you know Pompeii? These are the 7 myths you probably still believe
We all think we’ve heard the story of the deadly Roman-era volcanic eruption. But there’s so much more to learn
Armed robots are now battling on Ukraine’s front line. What comes next is even stranger
Unmanned ground and air vehicles are changing warfare as we know it
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Your questions answered
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How old is the Universe, really?
We might not know when the Big Bang actually was
Experts now say you have far more than five senses. Here’s what you never noticed
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses the different ways we’re able to perceive the world
How much does the average human body cost?
How much would it cost to make you from scratch? Spoiler: not much
Science photo galleries
These might be the nine best science photos from the past 30 years
The Wellcome Trust celebrates 30 years of awe-inspiring images at the forefront of science and health
The 10 most powerful (and deadly) volcanic eruptions in recorded history
Nothing is more terrifying than a huge volcanic eruption filling the sky.
15 of the world's weirdest-ever inventions
From the V-shaped bed designed by an exercise legend, to a robot that feeds you tomatoes
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.
10 of the world's worst-ever inventions
From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.
Artemis II in pictures: 21 jaw-dropping photos, from launch to splashdown
Ten days, one Moon, and a view we’ve waited half a century to see again
