Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women
Differences between men and women in intelligence and behaviour have been proposed and disputed for decades….
Blue, green, brown, or something in between – the science of eye colour explained
You’re introduced to someone and your attention catches on their eyes. They might be a rich,…
Shoots of hope for Britain’s cherished ash trees
8 hours ago Helen Briggs Environment correspondent, BBC News•@hbriggs Getty Images Ash trees are fighting back…
Columbia University President Booed During Graduation Ceremony
Columbia University alumni burnt and ripped up their diplomas in protest against the institution’s alleged cooperation…
Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed
5 hours ago Esme Stallard Climate and science correspondent Getty Images Garfield, Puss in Boots, Aristocats’…
What goes on inside toddlers’ brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out
2 days ago Victoria Gill Science correspondent Kevin Church/BBC News Two-year-old Henry is completely transfixed by…
The world’s second largest freshwater crayfish was once plentiful in Australia’s longest river – we’re bringing it back
Murray crayfish once thrived in the southern Murray-Darling Basin. The species was found everywhere from the…
2025 will see huge advances in quantum computing. So what is a quantum chip and how does it work?
In recent years, the field of quantum computing has been experiencing fast growth, with technological advances…
‘One of the most important species for science’: how the humble fruit fly transformed 4 fields of research
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor…
Could NZ’s two kākā subspecies actually be remnants of a more diverse species? Here’s why we need to know
As many Wellingtonians will know, kākā can be trouble. New Zealand’s pesky forest parrots have expanded…
A milestone legal case from 35 years ago holds important lessons for how courts deal with scientific evidence today
This month marks 35 years of DNA evidence being used in Australian legal cases. But unlike…
Shortsightedness is on the rise in children. There’s more we can do than limit screen time
Myopia in children is on the rise. The condition – also known as shortsightedness – already…
How do genes shape the structures in our brains? We studied 70,000 people and found new links to ADHD and Parkinson’s
The human brain is a marvel of complexity. It contains specialised and interconnected structures controlling our…
A giant biotechnology company might be about to go bust. What will happen to the millions of people’s DNA it holds?
Since it was founded nearly two decades ago, 23andMe has grown into one of the largest…
Franklin expedition captain who died in 1848 was cannibalized by survivors
Enlarge / Oil painting by Belgian marine artist François Etienne Musin depicting tje HMS Erebus trapped…