SCIENCE

How a scientific mistake from the 1970s derailed Mars exploration

How a scientific mistake from the 1970s derailed Mars exploration

Who speaks for the dead? Rethinking consent in ancient DNA research

Who speaks for the dead? Rethinking consent in ancient DNA research

James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition

James Watson exemplified the best and worst of science – from monumental discoveries to sexism and cutthroat competition

Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women

Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women

Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a surprising answer

Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a surprising answer

the dark side of researching popular species

the dark side of researching popular species

why women in France are less likely to pursue science than men

why women in France are less likely to pursue science than men

Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too

Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too

Rare reptiles are moving up mountains as the world warms. They can’t keep doing it forever

Rare reptiles are moving up mountains as the world warms. They can’t keep doing it forever

Macroscopes help us see the invisible connections that tie our world together

Macroscopes help us see the invisible connections that tie our world together

High-tech cameras capture the secrets of venomous snake bites

High-tech cameras capture the secrets of venomous snake bites

Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp

Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp