Science & Technology

What’s behind the rise of allergies?

Scientists studied pandemic babies to test our common assumption that excessive hygiene is driving allergies

The process of dying jeans their signature blue takes about 100 litres of water per pair. A groundbreaking new process could change that

New research offers insight into whether Jupiter's Europa could be a hospitable environment for alien life

Medical drone deliveries may be coming to a health centre near you

You won't believe how big it is

Metaphors are key to unlocking the secrets of the universe. Scientists should do more to harness their power

Alom Shaha talks about his journey from "failed" student to teacher and celebrated author

The messy, marvellous story of the people who have been to space - as told by one of them

Lie detector tests are unscientific and unjust. What’s behind their growing use by UK police forces?

We know that humans have caused the extinction of many bird species, but the number may surprise you.