Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
Invertebrates don’t get the attention lavished on cute pets or apex predators, but these unsung hero
While other diet fads come and go, the ultra low carbohydrate Keto diet seems to endure. But as scie
The genetic testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy, another twist in the story of a company t
It’s a mystery that has long puzzled researchers. Why can’t we remember our early childhood experien
Dark energy, the mysterious force powering the expansion of the universe, appears to be weakening ov
Before billionaires dreamed of setting up communities on Mars, the ocean was seen as the next fronti
Many of us believe that cognitive decline is an inevitable part of ageing, but a new study looking a
The Mars we know now is arid and dusty, with punishing radiation levels. But, as science corresponde
Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss three intriguing science stories from the week. From two pri
Beavers were once abundant in the UK, but hunting them for their fur, meat and scent oil drove them
When the palaeontologists of the future search for clues to understand how we lived, what might they
In his first month in office the US president has thrown science in the US into chaos, delaying proj
Science editor Ian Sample joins co-host Madeleine Finlay to discuss some of the most intriguing scie
The Scottish first minister, John Swinney, was recently forced to deny plans to ban cats after a rep
Recently, a group of world-leading scientists called for a halt on research to create ‘mirror life’
In a case of life imitating art, a 100-metre-wide asteroid has triggered global planetary defence pr
From the shockwaves caused by DeepSeek’s launch, to fears of a new AI arms race, and the continued q
Senators are scheduled to vote today on whether to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of State
In the second episode of our listener questions special, Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay what he h
We asked for your questions on getting healthy in 2025 and you delivered. In the first episode of ou
