Science & Technology

Shock waves

The idea that continents float deserves to rank alongside those of Galileo and Darwin as one of science’s most profound insights, argues Ted Nield

Genetic modification of humanity isn't just possible, argues John Harris. It's a moral duty.

Scientists must not indulge mysticism, argues Yves Gingras

If Pakistan falls, Jihadis will have the bomb. Maruf Khwaja warns of his country’s deepening crisis

Michael Binyon seeks the face of God

Jonathan Derbyshire wonders if religion and science can get along

Bill Thompson investigates bio-computing with Martyn Amos

Matt Ridley unravels the humanist code of Francis Crick

Brenda Maddox is swept off her feet by an astronomical biography

AC Grayling reports on the battle for the soul of a science