Bully particle beats up atoms to fix cosmic accounting glitch
A proposed particle could explain why there was less lithium than we thought at the big bang - and maybe dark matter too
Spongy minerals could explain why Mars gives off methane burps
Zeolites – volcanic minerals that easily trap and release gases – could be responsible for the burps of methane that occasionally come from the Red Planet
Four new element names to be added to the periodic table
Elements 113, 115, 117 and 118 will likely now be known as nihonium, moscovium, tennessine and oganesson
Save the Galapagos With GMO Rats. What Could Go Wrong?
Let’s revisit the consensus on fat, carbs and health
The row over dietary fat exposes deeper problems. If science doesn't come clean when the facts aren't clear, we may give up trying to lead a healthy life
Ghostly neutrino could be behind cosmic expansion mystery
An undiscovered, aloof particle could help explain why the universe is expanding faster than it should – and we may have already seen hints of it
Silicon fingerprint on chips could make any gadget unhackable
In a world filled with cheap connected gadgets we need a cheap way to make them secure. A unique pattern that is set when a chip is made could be the answer
Artificial genome could create a ‘blank slate’ human template
This synthetic biology megaproject could show why some people are more susceptible to certain diseases, but critics say its ambitions could get out of hand
A recipe for ocean health: Add 10 million oysters to salty water
Rewilding our depleted oceans will help restore them to health, and the best place to start is with the humble oyster, says Charles Clover
Unraveling the Mystery of the Ocean’s Twilight Zone
