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Emission nebula Sharpless 2-106

Physics

The ugly, fractured reality of the cosmos deserves our attention

A puzzling clash between perfection and imperfection in our universe is getting fresh attention. This great cosmological mystery merits it, says Geraint Lewis

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A cyclist on a busy road

Earth

Tackle UK's killer toxic air before waging war on ocean plastic

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Falcon Heavy rocket

Space

SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket test is the start of a race to Mars

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US ambulance

Health

Shocking drop in life expectancy shows US still in bad health

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Person stood on a hill against a dark sky with the Milky Way visible, shining a torch upwards

Life

Why complex life could prove remarkably common in the universe

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Supersonic aircraft

Technology

Will supersonic air travel's return be another white elephant?

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Does losing net neutrality really mean the end of the internet?

Technology

Does losing net neutrality really mean the end of the internet?

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electric cars in China

Earth

Why 2018 is gearing up to be a tipping point for climate action

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A box for transporting human tissue

Health

England’s shift to opt-out organ donation will save many lives

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Anti-vaccination protest

Health

Anti-vax views must not derail France's compulsory vaccine law

The nation is about to make 11 childhood vaccines mandatory, but unless anti-vax echo chambers are tackled, the law may not fulfil its promise, says Laura Spinney

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Earth

Faltering carbon capture needs more investment not doubt

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Earth

Will wildfires finally change Rupert Murdoch’s climate stance?

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Humans

Why brewing beer in space is more important than you think

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Space

Spaceplanes may be the best hope in war on deadly orbiting junk

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