In this brave new world of AI in which we all live, we are constantly having to question whether what we are seeing in any ...

Studying chemical chatter as tiny balls of cells embed could shine a light on early pregnancy and glitches that lead to miscarriage Researchers have created the lining of a womb in a dish, which ...

A large-scale analysis of 117 mammal species found that preventing reproduction is associated with longer lifespans, suggesting a strong link between reproductive activity and life expectancy. Why do ...

Imagine suddenly losing your ability to smell certain foods; no longer sensing the aroma of fresh bread or ripe fruit. This is what happens to roundworms when they stop reproducing. They can still ...

There is a state of relaxation that few of us spend much time in, but which comes with profound well-being benefits. With ...

In jellyfish and sea anemones, neurons accumulate DNA damage while animals are awake and repair that damage during sleep.

If you’re watching the person you love struggle to survive an illness, things aren’t going to be the same — for better or for ...

Scientists detect hidden plastic clouds hovering over Chinese cities - Previous studies have underestimated amount of plastic ...

Ever since I got my first smartphone, and eventually made my way into tech journalism, I’ve had a soft spot for palm-friendly ...

Find out which animals live the longest and what clues this gives us for potentially slowing down human aging.

At least 197 children, some of whom are British, have been placed at high risk of cancer because they were conceived using a Danish sperm donor who had a faulty gene. Already, some of the children ...

The French philosopher takes phenomena such as mass consumption, aesthetics, leisure and the kitsch to examine our world and ...