Genetics may help explain why results from weight-loss jabs vary, say scientists
Scientists have discovered how genetics may help explain why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others.
‘Non-survivable’: heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds
Extreme heat is already creating “non-survivable” conditions for humans in heatwaves that have killed thousands and likely many more, according to new research that warns people are more…
What does the dark side of the moon sound like? Nasa’s sonifications are helping us imagine
J aw-dropping dark-siding exploration aside, it’s the mundane details of the Artemis II mission that connect us with the four astronauts slingshotting their way around the moon and back. The…
People who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years, study reveals
People who stop taking weight loss jabs regain all the weight originally lost in under two years, significantly faster than those on any other weight loss plan, according to a landmark study.
Nancy Lane Perham obituary
My mother, Nancy Lane Perham, who has died aged 89, was a renowned electron microscopist, cell biologist and champion of women in science. She was dedicated to teaching and research at the department…
‘Extraordinary’ iron age war trumpet find in Britain may have Boudicca links
An “extraordinary” iron age war trumpet that may have links to the Celtic tribe led by Boudicca in the period they were battling the invading Roman army has been discovered by archaeologists in…
Monique Ryan urges Australia to fast-track medical innovation funding as Trump guts research
Australian scientists and independent MP Monique Ryan are urging Labor to speed up funding for cutting-edge Australian medical innovation, taking advantage of the growing vacuum caused by Donald…
Solar geoengineering in wrong hands could wreak climate havoc, scientists warn
Solar geoengineering could increase the ferocity of North Atlantic hurricanes, cause the Amazon rainforest to die back and cause drought in parts of Africa if deployed above only some parts of the…
AI study gives insights into why super-recognisers excel at identifying faces
They have been used in the search for the Salisbury novichok poisoners, finding murder suspects and even spotting sexual predators. Now, research has revealed fresh insights into why…
Weight loss drugs may stop people getting addicted to drugs and alcohol, study finds
Weight loss drugs could help people avoid getting addicted to alcohol, tobacco and drugs such as cannabis and cocaine, a study has found.
Scientists laud potentially life-changing drug for children with resistant form of epilepsy
Scientists have hailed a potentially life-changing drug for children with a hard to treat form of epilepsy, after promising early clinical trial results.
‘A new normal’: inquiry’s key findings on how Covid changed UK society
The final module in the long-running Covid-19 inquiry has concluded, marking the end of public hearings that began almost three years ago.
Relentless sun and ruthless populists: how the climate crisis will change the next 20 years
After a diplomatic career spent in the war zones of Afghanistan, Iraq and Yemen, the last place Arthur Snell expected to cheat death was on holiday.
Specieswatch: is the world’s wildlife entering its ‘samey’ era?
P lants and animals are disappearing at an alarming rate across the planet, with some estimates suggesting a loss of up to 150 species every day. Meanwhile, the versatile species that thrive…
Lelia Duley obituary
My wife, Lelia Duley, who has died aged 67, was an obstetric epidemiologist who studied health outcomes related to pregnancy, childbirth and its aftermath.
John Barkham obituary
My dad, John Barkham, who has died aged 82, was an inspirational teacher of ecology and a lifelong naturalist. As the first ecologist to join the new University of East Anglia in 1969, he taught…
Things reek, stink and pong – but why are there no verbs for describing a delightful odour?
I remember the first time I remembered a smell. This was remembering to the extent that it stopped me in my tracks, taking me back to a specific moment, a specific place and a specific feeling. The…
Breathwork has its uses – but when it comes to ‘unlocking your fullest human potential’, beware the puffery
In the 2012 film adaptation of the Dr Seuss book The Lorax, a fable about capitalist greed, air is a commodity.
Wegovy and Ozempic maker forecasts sharp drop in revenue for 2026
The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, Novo Nordisk, has predicted a sharp drop in revenues this year owing to what its boss described as a “painful” push by Donald Trump to lower US weight-loss drug…
On the Future of Species by Adrian Woolfson review – are we on the verge of creating synthetic life?
T he prophet Ezekiel once claimed to have seen four beasts emerge from a burning cloud, “sparkling like the colour of burnished brass”. Each had wings and four faces: that of a man, a lion, an ox…