Lab-grown heart used for drug safety testing
New scientific developments could help put concerns of expecting mothers to rest.
How do we mend the rift between science and art?
Aesop’s Arts in Health Conference and Showcase demonstrates how people are working to bring the worlds together, but also shows how far we still have to go.
Connect with conservation – the scandal of Sudan
The last male northern white rhinoceros might be gone, but it's important to keep our focus on all five species of rhino.
Flagship species – putting the con in conservation
The giant panda may be cuddly, but we also need to remember all the less-charismatic creatures that are just as endangered.
Quickening: Why you need that kick
Kicking in the womb might be uncomfortable for the mother, but can have benefits for the foetus' joints.
The dangers of vaping
New research suggests vaping might not be the health solution people had thought.
Galaxies far, far away: The problem of the spinning stars
Work done by Vera Rubin helped provide evidence for the existence of dark matter. Science Writer Maya Kaushik celebrates her legacy.
Behind the scenes of London’s snowy adventure
Science Writer Rachel Ong explores the science behind the flurry of snow we got a couple of weeks ago.
Ready player one – how games are fuelling ‘citizen science’
Programs like FoldIt are using our enthusiasm for problem-solving to crowdsource solutions to scientific puzzles.
Connect with Conservation – LEGO goes green
The toy company is pivoting to eco-friendly manufacturing, as the dangers of plastic waste become clear.
I can show you the world: How gene therapy brightens the future for eye diseases
Developments in gene therapy could offer hope for a cure to inherited retinal diseases in the near future.
In light of dark matter: oldest stars lead to detection
New research on the oldest stars in the universe suggests our understanding of dark matter could be about to take a huge leap forward.