27 November 2019
How much do you really know about the revolutionary gene-editing technology called CRISPR? A sharp independent film will have you up to speed in no time, finds Simon Ings in his latest column
27 November 2019
This week, catch Anthony Gormley's big show, learn to spot the planet's biggest diseases and discover the tiny technologies set to transform our world
27 November 2019
From video walls to an electronic Sistine chapel, the Tate Modern’s show on Korean cult media artist Nam June Paik reveals his searing prophetic views of the electronic age
27 November 2019
Cultural evolution defines us as humans, but its products kill as people weaponise consumer tech and climate change threatens Earth, argue two new books
24 November 2019
People can easily identify fake news, but may unwittingly share it on social media because they aren't thinking about accuracy. A simple prompt could help solve the problem
22 November 2019
Doctors are using artificial intelligence in dozens of hospitals to help them make sense of MRI images of the heart
22 November 2019
Swarms of robots could help map out underground networks and detect leaks as they float through pipes
21 November 2019
A portable artificial kidney set has been used successfully by 15 people, and could free them from regular haemodialysis sessions
20 November 2019
A synthetic skin could help add the sensation of touch to prosthetic hands or give video games a more realistic feel
