Science news
We might finally know what came before the Big Bang
Could all of this have happened before? And might it happen again?
This bold new treatment may have just cracked how to reverse Alzheimer’s
Thousands have had the procedure in China, with dramatic stories of recovery. But experts remain deeply divided on the evidence
These are the most sleep-deprived countries in the world
And which country’s residents get the maximum average of 9 hours 13 minutes a night?
A drug-free treatment for diabetes and obesity is within reach, say experts (and it's not exercise)
A new high-tech device reduced blood sugar levels and body weight in early trials on mice
Future technology
‘We’re standing at a threshold’: A mind-blowing new discovery could unlock scar-free healing
Healing a wound without leaving a scar is something we could all do while in the womb. But unlocking this ability after birth has proven impossible. Until now…
'Thought to be lost forever': After 2,000 years, a library buried by Pompeii’s eruption is finally revealing its secrets
The scrolls of Herculaneum are being unravelled by AI (among other things)
The weirdest robots in the world
From underwater explorers to a demonic quadruped, our mechanical helpers are getting stranger
Think you know Pompeii? These are the 7 myths you probably still believe
We all think we’ve heard the story of the deadly Roman-era volcanic eruption. But there’s so much more to learn
Instant Genius Podcast
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Instant Genius Podcast | Do you have synaesthesia? Why some of us can taste words
Do you experience sounds or music visually as certain shapes? Or 'hear' colours?
Instant Genius Podcast | Why you’re not actually addicted to your phone
Not all social media is unhealthy – here's how to rethink your relationship to it.
Instant Genius Podcast | How personalised medicine is about to change healthcare forever
The new power of precision treatments, explained.
Your questions answered
Our team of scientists, doctors and experts answer your burning questions - send yours to questions@sciencefocus.com
Why does my eyelid randomly twitch?
Your twitchy eyelid might be irritating, but it's probably nothing to worry about. Here's why
Should I give myself a coffee enema?
Here's the bottom line
How long should we extend human life?
We’re all getting older. But how long should we be able to keep getting older for?
Experts now say you have far more than five senses. Here’s what you never noticed
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses the different ways we’re able to perceive the world
How much does the average human body cost?
How much would it cost to make you from scratch? Spoiler: not much
Why is it so difficult to remember our dreams?
Plus, how to improve your dream recall
Science photo galleries
These might be the nine best science photos from the past 30 years
The Wellcome Trust celebrates 30 years of awe-inspiring images at the forefront of science and health
The 10 most powerful (and deadly) volcanic eruptions in recorded history
Nothing is more terrifying than a huge volcanic eruption filling the sky.
Can you work out what this is in under 20 seconds?
Top 18 fastest cars in the world: land speed record breakers
Here are the drivers and cars that have broken the world land speed record throughout history
From 83 to 15,000 years old: The longest living animals on Earth
From mole rats to Greenland sharks, here are the creatures with unusually large lifespans.
*Koch Institute Image Awards 2026*
From glowing neurons to intricate tissue structures, these award-winning images reveal the hidden beauty driving breakthroughs in modern biomedical research.
