Science & Space

Mice have been genetically engineered to look like mamm...

They are small and tuskless, but extremely fluffy

New research uncovers polygamy and intermarriage in anc...

DNA analysis reveals shifting family patterns

A neutrino telescope spots the signs of something catac...

What could have generated the most energetic neutrino ever detected?

AI models are dreaming up the materials of the future

Better batteries, cleaner bioplastics and more powerful semiconductors await

Two private companies reach the Moon within four days

Though Firefly Aerospace has had better luck than Intuitive Machines

Is butter bad for you? 

A new study suggests olive oil may be a healthier alternative

The race is on to build the world’s most complex machine

But toppling ASML will not be easy

Want even tinier chips? Use a particle accelerator

High-speed electrons can etch nano-scale designs

Ukraine’s embrace of drone warfare has paid off

Two new reports highlight strengths as well as weaknesses

Do viruses trigger Alzheimer’s?

A growing group of scientists think so, and are asking whether antivirals could ...

What is the best way to keep your teeth healthy?

Tooth-brushing reigns supreme. But fluoride in tap water is a good safety net

Can people be persuaded not to believe disinformation?

AI chatbots and critical thinking courses might help

Why don’t seals drown?

They can time their dives to match their blood oxygen

Rumours on social media could cause sick people to feel...

They are powerful triggers of an inverse placebo effect

Can Musk put people on Mars?

Whether successful or not, his attempt to do so will reshape America’s space pro...

How harmful are electronic cigarettes?

The risks of vaping may be worth the benefits

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