History of science

John Heilbron obituary
Historian of science whose books, including a biography of Galileo, helped to debunk several myths
Jim Baggott
21, Nov, 2023 @5:03 PM

Were small-brained early humans intelligent? Row erupts over scientists’ claim
Homo naledi was claimed to be artistic, make tools and bury its dead, but warring experts now ask, where’s the evidence?
Robin McKie
22, Jul, 2023 @2:00 PM

Academics find twist in tale of Rosalind Franklin, DNA and the double helix
Authors say scientist’s role was acknowledged at the time of discovery – contrary to popular narrative
Nicola Davis Science correspondent
25, Apr, 2023 @3:24 PM

Medieval medicine: the return to maggots and leeches to treat ailments
The rise in global antibiotic resistance means huge sums are being invested in ground-breaking treatments. But some scientists are turning back the clock in the hunt for effective alternatives
Amelia Tait
26, Feb, 2023 @11:00 AM

Home village hopes ‘greatest Welsh thinker’ finally receives his dues
Events to mark 300 years since birth of Richard Price, a radical who ‘helped build the modern world’
Steven Morris
23, Feb, 2023 @1:35 PM

‘He did not want this’: no rest in quest to end display of Irish Giant
Researchers spurred by injustice explain why 18th century Irish man famed for his exceptional height deserves burial he wanted
Alexandra Topping
14, Jan, 2023 @8:00 AM

Wellcome Collection in London shuts ‘racist, sexist and ableist’ medical history gallery
Medicine Man exhibits included painting of a black African kneeling in front of a white missionary
Robin McKie
27, Nov, 2022 @9:00 AM

The great Coronapause is over, but history tells us that complacency can be a killer | Mark Honigsbaum
Just as in the flu pandemic of the 19th century, waves of infections in the US and Portugal should remind us that Covid shows no signs of going away
Mark Honigsbaum
05, Jun, 2022 @8:30 AM

1855 was driest year in UK history, volunteer research project finds
Citizen scientists helped Reading University analyse millions of rainfall records in first Covid lockdown
Helena Horton Environment reporter
25, Mar, 2022 @7:00 AM

Plastic surgery: why chasing physical perfection always ends in tears
As former supermodel Linda Evangelista reveals her years of anguish after operations, history shows that nature usually wins
Louisa Young
27, Feb, 2022 @10:45 AM

Readers reply: in 500 years’ time, which current scientific theories will be as discredited as flat Earth theory?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
19, Dec, 2021 @2:00 PM

In 500 years’ time, which current scientific theories will be as discredited as flat Earth theory?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
12, Dec, 2021 @2:01 PM
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