It took a long time for zero to be recognised as a number at all, let alone one of the most powerful ones – but now it’s ...

Fibromyalgia, which causes chronic pain all over the body, is poorly understood, but two studies – made up of millions of ...

Scientists are finding out how coffee beans are transformed when they pass through the guts of Asian palm civets in the hope ...

A four-fingered robotic hand built from Lego Mindstorms pieces can push, pull and grip with almost as much force as a leading ...

Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us ...

Age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of vision loss, with existing treatments only able to slow its progression ...

Skin irritation, such as through eczema, promotes hair growth in mice, which prompted scientists to create a treatment that ...

A growing body of research suggests testosterone replacement therapy can alleviate menopausal symptoms such as a decrease in ...

Human embryos formed with in vitro fertilisation can develop genetic abnormalities in the time between genetic testing and ...

Antidepressants can be very effective, but they also come with side effects that vary from one drug to the next, supporting ...

It has remained mysterious for millennia, but we’re finally uncovering the profound role the lymphatic system plays in ...

When Homo sapiens and Neanderthals interbred, a genetic variation affecting red blood cells may have hindered reproduction in ...