This week’s science picture
A plume of smoke wafting from a forest fire in western Colorado, taken by astronauts aboard the ISS.
Zika virus spurs global health emergency
Women should avoid getting pregnant until the end of 2017
Is science for everyone?
As the US government steps in to tackle sexual harassment, it’s time to ask, what is it going to take to fix this problem?
Cosmonauts at the Science Museum
Celebrating the birth of the space age
Forgotten oceans
Ocean acidifcation tests the limits of our seas, bringing them to an irreversible breaking point
Conservation in aid of cancer research
Cutting corners in conservation may cost us the cure
Lonely wail might indicate new species
Scientific community torn over a unique recording from elusive whale
Star powered science
Imperial’s André Neves wins mathematics award at star studded Breakthrough Prizes
What can science policy do for you?
A call to arms from the LSFP. Shape science policy, shape the world
Go home comet, you’re drunk.
Celestial objects outdo students in terms of alcohol abuse. Comet named ‘Lovejoy’ has an atmosphere that cooks up a unique cocktail
Money is green? Bank of England in awe
Why the public must put pressure on governments to invest in renewable energies
Women are needed to increase productivity
UN goal to seek greater female presence in science