Life
Pet theory: Why domestic animals look cute
Darwin wondered why floppy ears, spots and other traits are common in domesticated animals. Cognitive biologist Tecumseh Fitch thinks he has the answer
Opinion
Health
A date with disease: Get the app, risk the clap?
Features
White wine may not really exist
News
Health
The mystery of yawning: We all do it, but why?
Opinion
Environment
Born to dance: The animals with natural rhythm
Features
Environment
Spider Santa: Nicer gift-wrap, better sex
Features
Loops and folds of our DNA to shed light on disease
News
2015 preview: Cheating death using suspended animation
News
2015 preview: Ready to start body hacking?
News
Life
Light trickery makes bird feathers blue but not red
Understanding the different ways in which birds get their vivid hues could help us make coloured displays for devices such as e-readers
News
Health
I want to print personalised cancer drugs in a day
Opinion
Life
How to think about… Evolution
Features
Life
How to think about… Alien contact
Features
Environment
To save animals, we must work with their culture
Opinion