science
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Cambridge scientists create first self-developing embryo from stem cellsArtificial mouse cells grown from outside body in a blob of gel shown to morph into primitive embryos, roughly equivalent to one third of way through pregnancy
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Last of 'too silky' woolly mammoths blighted by bad mutationsResearchers comparing genomes of ancient and more recent Arctic island relatives find latter developed coats too soft for the cold
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The Wellcome image awards 2017: the shortlist of the year’s best science visionsThe organiser of the Wellcome Trust’s awards for outstanding scientific imagery explains why she believes that pictures really are worth a thousand words -
World's oldest fossils found in Canada, say scientistsIf correct, the microfossils, thought to have formed between 3.77bn and 4.28bn years ago, offer the oldest direct evidence of and insight into life on Earth
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Minerals found in shipwreck and museum drawer 'show we are living in new epoch'Researchers say 208 of more than 5,200 officially recognised minerals are exclusively, or largely, linked to human activity merely in last 200 years to indicate Anthropocene age
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What drives the demand for rhino horns?Should we accept that Vietnamese medicinal demand for rhino horns is traditional, and inevitable? Those who stockpile horns think so
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How disappearing sea ice has put Arctic ecosystem under threatFrom algae to fish and polar bears, the loss of habitat caused by global warming is affecting the food chain
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Don't smoke it with tobacco: scientists suggest ways to make cannabis saferAs more countries relax their laws and with drug potency rising, it is crucial to take steps to reduce harm from cannabis use, researchers say
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key issues
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SpaceSpaceWorld’s oldest fossils discovered in Canadian rocks – videoA team of scientists working at University College London have discovered the world’s oldest fossils in rocks on the Canadian coastline
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BiologyBiologyMark Zuckerberg’s man in the lab: ‘I want science to happen faster’Jeremy Freeman, a neuroscientist from the multimillion-dollar research project set up by the Facebook founder to find global health solutions, talks about his goals
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GeneticsGeneticsLast of 'too silky' woolly mammoths blighted by bad mutationsResearchers comparing genomes of ancient and more recent Arctic island relatives find latter developed coats too soft for the cold
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PsychologyPsychologyDo you improve with age? – quizHow does your personality change as you get older? Answer our questions to find out
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PhysicsPhysicsSir Peter Mansfield: the 11-plus failure who won a Nobel prizeLetters: Proponents of this socially divisive examination will object to the use of such anecdotes to attack it, but anecdotes about the odd unprivileged child going to a grammar school are all that they offer us to justify it
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Alexander Fleming late to penicillinLetters: Joseph Lister, who introduced antisepsis to surgery and treatment of infections, experimented with penicillium and showed its antibacterial effect in the laboratory
in depth
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Mark Zuckerberg’s man in the lab: ‘I want science to happen faster’Jeremy Freeman, a neuroscientist from the multimillion-dollar research project set up by the Facebook founder to find global health solutions, talks about his goals
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opinion
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Zoos shouldn’t be jails – let’s reimagine them and enjoy animals in the wildWe shouldn’t let animals die in entertainment venues. Urban zoos where we could view wildlife through VR would reinforce the conservation message
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Being christened Tim sets you up for a life of failure, it’s been claimed. I’d hoped this was nonsense, but sadly a new study suggests it may be trueNo honour, no pride: a brief history of Tim
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pictures & video
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Iron age jewellery found in Staffordshire field – video reportTwo metal-detecting friends have unearthed a hoard of iron age gold jewellery in a Staffordshire field
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Open wide: a fascinating look at teeth – in picturesThe Teeth of Non-Mammalian Vertebrates by Barry Berkovitz and Peter Shellis offers a unique look at teeth, from the hardened skin rasps of the lamprey to the fangs of the rattlesnake
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Nasa announces discovery of seven Earth-sized planets – video reportThe find has widely excited the astronomy community because of its implications in the hunt for alien life beyond the solar system
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SpaceX rocket blasts off from historic NASA launchpad – videoSpaceX successfully launches a Falcon 9 rocket in Florida on Sunday on a resupply mission to the International Space Station
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NASA's ISS crew throw American football in space to honour Super Bowl – videoAstronauts throw an American football around the International Space Station on Saturday to mark the upcoming Super Bowl LI on Sunday
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Spacewalks and moon landings: Nasa archive photos up for auctionA set of pictures from US space programme, including the first moon landing images, could fetch up to £20,000 at a New York auction next month
Omega-3 oils could tackle damage caused by air pollution, research shows