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Repeated data panics have left the public in a state of anger and confusion. How does NHS England fix the problem?
The discovery of the oldest modern human-like pinkie bone suggests that hands emerged very early in human evolution.
Cargo that automatically reports to customs, containers that monitor their contents, and robots that pick and pack at either end: technology is changing freight, forever.
Sodium cyanide has a particularly unpleasant reputation but if officials act fast they should be able to limit its damaging effects.
The restructure Google should look at the world’s big challenges rather than create solutions to problems that don’t exist yet.
Darwin’s insights into life on Earth may have revolutionised biology, but scientists sometimes get carried away. It’s not the only game in town.
Infant monkeys who play more develop better motor skills even though they grow more slowly, a study has found.
US row might suggest using feotal tissue is new - in fact it’s not only a long-held practice, but essential for many medical breakthroughs.
Studying the young, Jupiter-sized planet 51 Eridani b opens a window into our solar system’s past.
Maps depicting Russia’s old and new bids to the Arctic seabed are being misinterpreted to fuel fears about the nation’s expansion.
If there’s to be one committee to rule them all, it needs to be handled right.
A rare but dramatic solar storm could have a damaging effect on aircraft systems crucial for safe flight. New technology can help us avoid serious consequences.
Firms want your data, but if they offer to pay it’s likely they stand to gain more than you do.
Your eye movements may be changing the images in your dreams when you sleep.
Scientists have made the first complete map of a fly’s central nervous system. Next stop: humans?
Google has become a technology giant, but it’s trying to keep its small-company ethos alive.
Ultra-high powered lasers are the best and even cheapest approach to uncovering the secrets of physics, but with uses closer to home too.
Something is needed to give the stalwart lithium-ion battery a boost for our increasingly power hungry mobile devices.
Henry Moseley, one of the outstanding young scientists of his generation, was shot and killed in the trenches of Gallipoli. But his death helped change the way that scientists are used in wartime.
Most people have never heard of them, but monoclonal antibodies have transformed medicine in the 40 years since their discovery.
In the age of the human genome, it’s tempting to think genetic research could solve every disease and disorder.
It’s not just about weapons, nuclear science has changed practically everything around us – for the better.
Worldwide, everyone’s moving to the city - we need to work smart to stay moving and avoid global gridlock.
Climate change leads to increased likelihood of drought, but strategies for mitigation could make things even worse. How can we resolve the conundrum?