Science
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More research needed to understand new problems that may arise out of internet use, experts say -
Successful correction of genetic problems in mice before birth raises hopes of similar treatments for humans
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Ethnic minorities set to miss out on medical benefits of research, scientist warns -
Donna Strickland’s Nobel prize ends half a century in which the committee ignored big breakthroughs by female physicists -
Repository would store ‘friendly’ germs from the intestines of people in remote communities for future medical treatments
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The discover of a unique rooting anatomy from 407m years ago supports theory roots evolved at least twice, and step by step
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Black Hole Entropy and Soft Hair was completed in the days before the physicist’s death in March -
Research in Taiwan has show a link between very high levels of air pollution and oral cancer -
Key issues
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Malcolm Perry, who worked with Hawking on his final paper, explains how it improves our understanding of one of the enduring mysteries of the universe -
Successful correction of genetic problems in mice before birth raises hopes of similar treatments for humans
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Humans can memorise thousands of faces, say scientists. But that only makes the social awkwardness of not being able to place an acquaintance even worse. Here’s how to brazen it out -
Black Hole Entropy and Soft Hair was completed in the days before the physicist’s death in March
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University of York says first evidence-based study nails down facial-recognition ability -
First ground landing of reusable booster rocket on west coast of America hailed a success
In depth
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Malcolm Perry, who worked with Hawking on his final paper, explains how it improves our understanding of one of the enduring mysteries of the universe
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The government’s proposals are a big improvement, but still fatally flawed, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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On Ada Lovelace Day, we should rethink access to scientific fields, says researcher Jess Wade -
Pictures & video
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Associate Professor Jochen Brocks from the Australian National University shares a discovery which found a fossilised lifeform that existed 558m years ago. The Dickinsonia fossil has been identified as the oldest known animal, according to Brock's new research
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Dozens of calls were made to the Perth Observatory after people reported 'a giant fireball' above south-west Australia
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Scorching summer reveals hidden sites, including neolithic monumentsHeatwave reveals lost UK archaeological sites
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The Parker solar probe has embarked on a seven-year mission to come closer to our star than ever before
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The world’s press photographers have fun taking pictures of the lunar eclipse -
People all over the world were looking to the skies on Friday night for the longest lunar eclipse of the century, which was also a blood moon.
Sleep: how much do we really need?