Science

Scientists hope they are closer to a cure for HIV after using gene editing to remove all traces of the virus from infected cells in a laboratory.

The inescapable truth is that no one is going to escape AI. The happier news is that there’s a good chance it’ll improve your life very soon in ways we still can’t even imagine today.

Are superdodgers real? Is Covid seasonal? And what’s behind its strangest symptoms? Here’s what we’ve learned.

A.I.-assisted beds, on-call hypnotherapists and sequestered guest rooms, including one inside a stainless steel sculpture, are taking sleep tourism to the next level.

As a massive telescope project begins installation in Western Australia, astronomers say it will change our understanding of the universe like never before.

Damien Boschetto and his pooch Muffin were on a walk in southern France when they both made a titanic discovery.

Ready meals, sugary cereals and mass-produced bread are among the ultra-processed foods that are putting us at risk.

The first American lunar landing since 1972 heralds a new era where private companies and governments alike are casting their eyes and ambitions skywards.

Trees aren’t as good at fighting global warming as we thought. 

The world recorded its hottest year on record in 2023, and the latest findings from the EU’s climate change service indicates the trend is set to continue.

A massive new device set to replace the Large Hadron Collider will be bashing tiny particles together even harder in a bid to solve cosmic conundrums.

As a longevity researcher, I’ve spent the past 20 years studying the habits of people who live to 100 years old or longer, particularly the foods they eat. And this is the No. 1 healthiest breakfast.

Have you ever been to a reunion and noticed some people have aged much faster than others? It could be their bilogical age at play.

The human body maintains the ability to adapt to exercise at any age, showing that it’s never too late to start a fitness program.

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is commonly divided into two types. But evidence is mounting that a third, much rarer type exists as well.