Higher learning ‘has little influence’ on confidence in science
Right-wing trust deficit is pronounced in western Europe and North America but not Australasia, international survey finds Read more
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Human hands are astonishing tools. Here’s why robots are struggling to match them
Our hands perform thousands of complex tasks every day – can artificial intelligence help robots match these extraordinary human appendages? Read more
Seven planets are lining up in the sky next month. This is what it really means
Stargazers will be treated to a rare alignment of seven planets on 28 February when Mercury joins six other planets that are already visible in the night sky. Here's why it matters to scientists. Read more
What we know about mysterious drones over New Jersey and other states
Mystery continues to swirl after nearly a month of drone sightings over New Jersey and other US states, alarming some residents. Read more
What’s at Stake for Science as Trump Returns
No one knows exactly how President-elect Trump’s second term will shape science and research policy, but judging from his first four years, he will likely focus on budget cuts and research security. Read more
Somebody moved UK’s oldest satellite, and no-one knows who or why
Someone moved the UK's oldest satellite and there appears to be no record of exactly who, when or why. Read more
The failure that started the internet
On 29 October 1969, two scientists established a connection between computers some 350 miles away and started typing a message. Halfway through, it crashed. They sat down with the BBC 55 years later. Read more
Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth’s oceans
A huge meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and boiled the oceans, scientists have discovered. Read more
The secret of the world’s richest underwater habitat
Researchers are unlocking the ancient secrets of the world's most diverse marine habitat. Could their discoveries help us save our oceans? Read more
What is genomic prediction and can embryos really be ‘screened for IQ’?
A startup in the US, Heliospect, appears to be preparing to launch a service to enable parents to select ‘desirable’ traits Read more
