Science & Technology

The miraculous maths of the Universe

The laws of nature are mathematical – but we don't fully understand why

A new book asks why some scientific discoveries are overlooked

Exciting developments in genomics are helping us track diseases with precision. Are the benefits worth the moral risks?

What happens when domesticated plants and animals creep back into nature?

Could lab-grown luminescent plants help us fight drought and disease?

The fear that AI could kill us all is growing in circles of power – and could present its own threat to our safety and stability

The digital world is a playground for the tinfoil hat brigade. But now they are turning on the internet itself

Scientists are making huge advances in understanding these keys to the universe

Science today is plagued by fake papers, profit incentives and unreliable studies. Meet the science sleuths bringing the truth to light

How should we represent humankind to aliens? In the 1970s, Nasa fell short. Next time, we must do better