The spring clock change may affect your mind and body longer than you realise
Twice a year, around a quarter of the world’s population dutifully reset their clocks. It…
how the ‘open science’ movement tackles scientific misconduct
In December 2001, a small but lively meeting in Budapest, Hungary, launched a whole new…
Discovery of a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age settlement in Morocco rewrites history
A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the…
How many types of insects are there in the world?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
Wild marmots’ social networks reveal controversial evolutionary theory in action
It probably feels obvious that having a close friend can influence your well-being. But do…
Reliable science takes time. But the current system rewards speed
Lately, there have been many headlines on scientific fraud and journal article retractions. If this…
Everything you say to an Alexa speaker will be sent to Amazon – starting today
Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push…
Cuts to science research funding cut American lives short − federal support is essential for medical breakthroughs
Nearly every modern medical treatment can be traced to research funded by the National Institutes…
What users need to know about privacy and data after 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing
23andMe, one of the first companies to provide direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits, has filed for…
Innovation Accelerator programme boosts growth across the UK – UKRI
The Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme focuses on locally-led innovation that drives economic growth and technological…