Return to Titan: Why this icy world is our best bet to find life
21 March 2018
Tantalising clues suggest the weird seas on Saturn’s largest moon contain a chemical cocktail capable of spawning life. A daring mission now aims to find out
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Mould gets artistic to take particle decay photo to a new level
21 March 2018
For 30 years, mould marched across this image, eating through the protein in the gelatin-based emulsion and leaving a chaotic swirl of colours
Why dreaming is vital: Unlocking the power of REM sleep
21 March 2018
Dreams play a key role in boosting creative thought, memory, learning and even mental health. Now modern life may be cutting them short, with serious consequences
5 ways to boost your dreams and improve your health
21 March 2018
Having more dreams each night could be key to mental well-being. Here’s what to do – and what to avoid – if you want to increase your dose
Down's syndrome has become the newest front in the abortion wars
21 March 2018
Abortions on the basis of disability are back in the spotlight thanks to a new test for Down's syndrome during pregnancy and law changes around the world
Why ancient deer returned to the sea and became whales
19 March 2018
Over the last 250 million years land animals have repeatedly begun exploiting the seas, giving rise to creatures like whales and walruses. The question is why
Our ancestors mated with the mystery 'Denisovan' people – twice
15 March 2018
The genes of extinct hominins called Denisovans live on in people from China and Papua New Guinea, suggesting two instances of cross-species breeding
These searing hot chilli peppers are in danger thanks to snakes
15 March 2018
The donne’ sali chilli is a major feature of the cuisine of the Mariana Islands, but thanks to an invasive snake this pepper faces an uncertain future
