SCIENCE

5.3 million years ago, the world’s largest flood refilled the Mediterranean

5.3 million years ago, the world’s largest flood refilled the Mediterranean

We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us

We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us

Mass misconception: The real reason we can’t outpace light speed

Mass misconception: The real reason we can’t outpace light speed

how DNA analysis can trace a wine’s genetic origins

how DNA analysis can trace a wine’s genetic origins

Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it

Vikings were captivated by silver – our new analysis of their precious loot reveals how far they travelled to get it

Is mineral water ‘natural’ if it’s filtered? The debate gripping France today has raged since the 18th-century

Is mineral water ‘natural’ if it’s filtered? The debate gripping France today has raged since the 18th-century

What exactly is “life?” Astrobiologists still have more questions than answers

What exactly is “life?” Astrobiologists still have more questions than answers

As human teams get bigger, they get less efficient. But these ants have found a solution

As human teams get bigger, they get less efficient. But these ants have found a solution

Trump and Kennedy are destroying global science. Even Einstein questioned facts – but there’s a method to it

Trump and Kennedy are destroying global science. Even Einstein questioned facts – but there’s a method to it

what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars

what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars

Calling university postgrad and undergrad students – apply to showcase your big ideas in Dubai

Calling university postgrad and undergrad students – apply to showcase your big ideas in Dubai

New study peers beneath the skin of iconic lizards to find ‘chainmail’ bone plates – and lots of them

New study peers beneath the skin of iconic lizards to find ‘chainmail’ bone plates – and lots of them