An enigmatic sound has shown that the frozen corners of the world are creaking — and in more ways than one
An international study of how human history has reshaped the planet, and vice versa
Report by Lord Mandelson calls for more focus on critical technologies as part of wider industrial strategy
Results offer hope of progress in combating bladder tumours and some forms of breast cancer
New reports on both sides of the Atlantic offer cause for concern and opportunity for change
Rita Charon believes that letting patients tell their own stories is the best way to fix a broken system
Research runs counter to idea that it is nigh impossible to change some minds over popular but unevidenced ideas
Polaris Dawn mission boosts prospects for space exploration missions undertaken by commercial crews
Concerns rise of a potential slowdown in the shift to clean energy by the world’s biggest economy
More aggressive actions and better co-ordinated responses needed to contain viruses, say public health experts
Flying blind is dangerous. Technology can build on the basics of local and national data collection
Issue hampers effort to exploit mRNA technology’s promise in tackling deadly viral outbreaks
CDC officials recount the critical role of politicians and others surrounding the story of HIV
Early warning system requires roll out of latest testing techniques, Covid levels of co-operation and greater regulatory harmonisation
£550mn expansion will reopen exhibition spaces closed to the public for decades
UCL unveils new sensory device that will help doctors to spot disease early and advance robotic surgery
Rapa Nui’s population kept growing past point it was thought to have suffered self-inflicted collapse, research suggests
Danish pharma company also unveils early data for closely watched oral pill to tackle weight loss
Medical breakthroughs come with spiralling price tag, leaving policymakers with tough decisions
Anthropologist Helen Fisher took her insights out of the laboratory and into online dating
Scientists develop model to analyse tumours, treatments and survival rates
Scientists’ goal is not to resurrect vanished creatures but discover whether ancient molecules can solve modern problems
Groups managing more than $13tn cite ‘economic imperative’ of finding ways to reduce superbugs’ spread
Techniques such as solar radiation modification could play a key role in fighting climate change
A three-part FT series looks at how an influx of money is changing prospects for patients but creating new challenges for healthcare systems
