Science & Technology

Joe Biden is a robot (and other cyber myths)

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

How can we protect space so that it benefits all of humanity? We asked five experts for their perspectives

The creation of global mushroom maps is unearthing new species and teaching us how they support Earth’s ecosystem

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?

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