Life

New treatments based on biological molecules like RNA give scientists unprecedented control over how cells function. But...

Yawning isn’t just a deep breath indicating tiredness or boredom, but a process that reorganises the flow of fluids...

The New Scientist Book Club moved on from reading a classic piece science fiction in December – Iain M....

So I drive until first light and only stop when the plain turns black and there’s nothing between us...

Faecal transplants are now commonly used to treat recurrent Clostridioides difficile infections, but finding people whose faeces are of...

Two footballers have taken part in a project to help tackle child health issues and encourage better oral hygiene and diets. Ipswich Town striker George Hirst and defender Conor Townsend attended the club's Empower Hub project at the Willows...

Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research. Source link

In wealthy, relatively safe countries, how long people live now probably depends just as much on the genetic variants...

U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. It's the result of not only the dissipation of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also waning death rates from all...

Walking is an easy way to get some exercise in your day, and it delivers mental health benefits as well. I’m one of...