Science
Why is pre-eclampsia still causing the deaths of mothers and their babies?
The condition affects up to 6% of all pregnancies yet understanding of its causes and how to treat it remains basic
David Cox
11, Nov, 2023 @2:00 PM
‘An exciting time’: US eye operation is just latest leap forward for transplants
Boundary-pushing 21-hour surgery follows series of extraordinary advances including pig heart transplants
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
10, Nov, 2023 @6:00 PM
James Zoro obituary
Other lives: Forensic scientist who helped improve the consistency and quality of evidence used in the UK justice system
Cassandra Zoro
10, Nov, 2023 @5:39 PM
Frank Borman obituary
Astronaut who led the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, and the first person to spot an ‘Earthrise’
Nigel Fountain
10, Nov, 2023 @5:25 PM
Scientists learn secret to hummingbirds’ remarkable agility
Tests exploring how birds navigate gaps smaller than their wingspan shed new light on their ‘amazing abilities’
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
09, Nov, 2023 @11:00 PM
Singing by boys’ choir ‘sounds more brilliant’ when girls in audience
Just as frogs and crickets alter calls to attract mates, study shows male singers boost vocals in front of female onlookers
Ian Sample Science editor
08, Nov, 2023 @12:01 AM
Euclid telescope sends back first images from ‘dark universe’ mission
Perseus cluster and Horsehead nebula captured in dazzling detail as part of effort to create cosmic 3D map
Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
07, Nov, 2023 @2:25 PM
Up to 50,000 Roman coins discovered off coast of Sardinia
Bronze coins dating from fourth century are in exceptional state of preservation, Italy’s culture ministry says
Lorenzo Tondo in Palmero
06, Nov, 2023 @1:52 PM
Scientists name eight measures that can slow ageing by up to six years
Measures including healthy sleep and regular exercise may slow pace of body’s biological ageing
Andrew Gregory Health editor
06, Nov, 2023 @10:04 AM
Starwatch: in opposition, Jupiter is brightly unmistakable
Jupiter and Uranus are in opposition this month and the former will be visible even from urban locations
Stuart Clark
06, Nov, 2023 @6:00 AM
Finger-prick test could help spot brain cancer recurrence sooner
Researchers designing lateral flow test that patients could use at home and avoid six-month wait for MRI scan
Andrew Gregory Health editor
06, Nov, 2023 @12:01 AM
How maths can help you win at everything
Succeeding in love and business, roulette or a pub quiz is easy, says mathematician Marcus du Sautoy. You just have to know the right formula
Marcus du Sautoy
05, Nov, 2023 @2:00 PM
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