science
-
Pluto's perplexing polygonal patterns caused by convection, scientists suggestThe strange patterns seen on Pluto’s icy surface are evidence of convection in the kilometres-thick layers of frozen nitrogen, two papers published today suggest
-
Oldest handwritten documents in UK unearthed in London digEarly writings found under office block being cleared for new Bloomberg HQ give glimpse of Roman London -
Water inside moon mostly from asteroids, study suggestsHydrogen in lunar samples reveals water could have been delivered by asteroids crashing into the moon’s vast magma ocean billions of years ago -
Secrets of killer whale evolution revealed by genetic studyOrcas exist in every ocean, adapting to different conditions and diets. Genome sequencing has allowed insights into their evolution - and similarity to humans
-
Milky weigh: our galaxy has the mass of 700bn suns, say scientistsMost accurate measurement so far has estimated the collective mass of the Milky Way’s stars, black holes, dust, dark matter - and unidentified flying objects
-
The concept of species is flawed. So why is it so important to us?When it comes to the fossil record, what is a species? And how is a ring of stalagmites made by Neanderthals challenging our identity as a species of Homo?
-
'Trojan horse' cancer-fighting injection sparks hope in human trialsPromising method simulates a viral infection to mobilise the body’s immune system against tumours
-
Street lights lure moths away from gardens, say scientistsMoths’ role as pollinators is disrupted in brightly lit urban areas, finds research
-
key issues
-
SpaceSpaceDagger in King Tut's tomb was made with iron from a meteoriteResearchers who analysed metal composition of dagger within wrapping of mummified teenage king say it ‘strongly suggests an extraterrestrial origin’
-
BiologyBiologyThe concept of species is flawed. So why is it so important to us?When it comes to the fossil record, what is a species? And how is a ring of stalagmites made by Neanderthals challenging our identity as a species of Homo?
-
GeneticsGeneticsSecrets of killer whale evolution revealed by genetic studyOrcas exist in every ocean, adapting to different conditions and diets. Genome sequencing has allowed insights into their evolution - and similarity to humans
-
Medical researchMedical research'Trojan horse' cancer-fighting injection sparks hope in human trialsPromising method simulates a viral infection to mobilise the body’s immune system against tumours
-
PsychologyPsychologyIs M&S; right to scrap in-store music?The news that Marks & Spencer is canning piped tunes will hit the right note with some shoppers, but experts say the silence may come at a price
-
PhysicsPhysicsPluto's perplexing polygonal patterns caused by convection, scientists suggestThe strange patterns seen on Pluto’s icy surface are evidence of convection in the kilometres-thick layers of frozen nitrogen, two papers published today suggest
in depth
-
Regional dialects are dying out – it’s enough to get you blartingBritons are increasingly speaking like southern Englanders, according to an app produced by Cambridge University. Here’s a guide to some bostin’ words and phrases at risk of extinction
-
opinion
-
The Guardian view on Zika and the Olympics: keep it in proportionEditorial: The Zika virus can have grave consequences, but in the Rio winter there will be bigger challenges to address
-
Why aren’t there more women in science? The industry structure is sexistWomen outnumber men in a raft of science courses – but when they start their careers, they find many insurmountable barriers
-
pictures & video
-
Stephen Hawking on EU referendum: ‘Britain risks being isolated’ – videoProfessor Stephen Hawking makes the case for why Britain staying in the EU is important for our security and economy
-
Onboard camera shows SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully landing from space – videoRemarkable footage shows the rocket returning to Earth from space and successfully landing on a drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
-
It’s time for drastic action on drug-resistant microbesThe long-awaited O’Neill Review on Antibiotic Resistance paints a sobering, dystopian picture of our future. Jenny Rohn asks what we are doing about it
-
Meteor streaks across Maine sky in police dashcam videoA fiery meteor streaked across the sky early on Tuesday morning and was captured by a police dashboard camera
-
Penis transplant patient 'doing amazing' after surgery – videoThomas Manning, a 64-year-old man who became the first person in the US to undergo a successful penis transplant, is recovering well, doctors said
-
From tulips to tigers: student nature photography - in picturesPostgraduate students from the University of Nottingham’s MSc in Biological Photography and Imaging are staging 7 Magpies, an exhibition of their most striking images, from 13 May
US survey shows dramatic rise in acceptance of same-sex relationships