Homo longi may have overlapped, met and lived alongside Homo sapiens, scientists say.

New research suggests thousands of people can blame that extra weight on their DNA.

The source of the Covid-19 pandemic is a tangle of speculation, lies and cover-up.

Evidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.

Scientists set maximum lifespan after finding 'resilience' of body eventually wears down.

NZ-made gel that's helped millions of babies worldwide set to have an even bigger impact.

The more expensive IVF technique offers no extra benefits in the vast majority of cases.

Ever wonder what it would feel like to hide away in a dark cave for 40 days?

Welsh triathlete Issy Morris needs medical treatment unthinkable for most 22-year-olds.

Juliet Gerrard, the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor opens up about what it took to tackle Covid-19 head-on and come out on top. Video / Point of View Productions

Our radical efforts to beat Covid-19 have squashed rates of another winter nasty: the flu.

Ferrets, monkeys and mice used to ensure safety of Covid-19 drugs.

COMMENT: Authorities in Sweden claim the country is rapidly approaching herd immunity.

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Your constantly touched phone may be dangerous, but its non-ionising radiation isn't.

A stable climate underpins much of modern civilisation - and we can learn from Covid-19.

Vaccines made overseas could be hard to source if other countries hoard supplies.

Studies looking at natural disasters are discovering a "tend and befriend" response.

An international study is raising questions over sugar levels in formula baby milk.

Health officials face pressure to explain why Britain is struggling with Covid-19.

Mother Nature shows again that she is way ahead of science

COMMENT: Before eating fruit or veges, reduce the risk by washing in soapy water.

Artificial intelligence is helping scientists in their fight with bacteria.

Michelle Dickson and PM Jacinda Ardern chat about the coronavirus in new video.

COMMENT: It's probably less to do with behaviour and more to do with sex chromosomes.

Researchers say they have made a breakthrough to develop a coronavirus vaccine.

Researchers have watched the brain changes of the bird as they learn.

Increased use of smartphones means we are looking at our screens far too long.

Unique features of the nocturnal mammal's immune system help to protect it.