6 April 2022
Fully homomorphic encryption allows us to run analysis on data without ever seeing the contents. It could help us reap the full benefits of big data, from fighting financial fraud to catching diseases early
16 February 2022
Bacteria and viruses can survive for millions of years frozen in glaciers, ice sheets and permafrost and as global warming increases they are emerging. Here's what we know about the threat
8 December 2021
To explain the paradox of a smart species that embraces fake news, conspiracy theories and paranormal woo, we need to rethink rationality, says psychologist Steven Pinker
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
7 February 2018
A chemical comparison of 22 stars has revealed their common origins. Download this incredible poster to see the extended families of these stars
15 November 2017
Almost 150 years before anyone recorded their ultrasound calls, Lazzaro Spallanzani’s cunning yet gruesome experiments revealed how bats navigate in darkness
8 November 2017
We treat death as an emergency and hand it over to professionals. We shouldn't be afraid to spend time with the body and get involved in the process, says Caitlin Doughty
1 November 2017
Lionel Rothschild sent intrepid collectors far and wide on deadly missions to bring back wildlife specimens, and amassed a world-beating collection – but then he blew the lot
25 October 2017
Neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero likens himself to Peter Parker and Victor Frankenstein, and controversially claims that a successful human head transplant is imminent
25 October 2017
The sharing economy is booming despite a decline in trust across society. Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia explains why we open our doors to people we meet online
