Science & Technology – Page 2

Is the Universe shaped like a doughnut?

A team of scientists are using supercomputers to try and answer that question

Cecilia Payne realised that the Sun and stars are primarily hydrogen and helium - only for a man to take credit for the discovery

There’s growing evidence that animals have a sense of humour. Should this change how we see them?

It helps us figure out whether GJ 504 b really is a planet or not

A groundbreaking device extracts the "white gold" passively

A new study adds to the evidence that obesity isn't about will power

Social media misinformation has real-world consequences

Sometimes, a good guess is the key to scientific discovery

From Soviet scientists to tech moguls, blood has been the subject of our wildest experiments

A new tribute to our celestial neighbour blends science and history – to surprisingly poetic effect