The west’s crisis of confidence in science
Attitudes towards science are becoming increasingly polarised
Science & Technology
The birth of neutrino astronomy
The detection of neutrinos from the Milky Way opens up an entirely new way of seeing the Universe
The drugs do work
The war on antidepressants is scientifically unsound. It is hurting the most vulnerable in society
The end of sex?
New lab technologies are set to revolutionise reproduction, with only one parent needed instead of two
Signs of life beyond Earth?
An exoplanet called K2-18b is sparking excitement
How warming waters threaten biodiversity
A recent study highlights how vulnerable many marine animals are to rising sea temperatures
How to photograph an electron
The science behind the 2023 Nobel Prize in physics
Where are all the aliens?
As "Doctor Who" marks its 60th anniversary, how far-fetched is this alien-filled universe?
How to mine an asteroid
A new breed of companies are in a race to extract enormous wealth from the solar system – but who will benefit?
Stopping the superbugs
We are heading for a public health crisis more devastating than the Covid-19 pandemic. There is still time to act