Sandra Knapp, chair of the judging panel for the 2025 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize, explains why neurologist ...

Have you ever looked up and wondered why the sky wears a shade of blue? The answer lies in a fascinating science hiding above ...

Across mammal species, from baboons and gorillas up to humans, females usually live longer than the males do. However, this ...

Human eye colour, a captivating feature, arises from melanin, iris structure, and genetics, creating diverse shades from ...

“So, the brain is growing because these creatures need to be able to adapt to their environments, and because this is ...

Some plants and fungi naturally resemble meat. But scientists and entrepreneurs are going a step further to design an even meatier plant-based alternative.

​​For something curative and healing, most medicines have a surprisingly noxious taste. From bitter-tasting syrups to the ...

How billionaire Wendy Schmidt became a crucial funder of science and climate research amid political rollbacks—backing ocean ...

Work on medical uses of mind-altering substances was sidelined for decades by the political backlash against drugs, a misstep ...

Although further research needs to be done, the timing of our meals may affect healthy aging more than we realize. Sticking to an early breakfast time may help us maintain our circadian rhythms as we ...