Renowned Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawass believes he is on the verge of discovering Queen Nefertiti's long-lost tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, potentially solving one of ancient history's greatest mysteries.
Exploring West Thurrock's Lion Pit reveals Britain's Palaeolithic past with Neanderthal tools and megafauna fossils, now juxtaposed with contemporary waste.
New AI and 3D digital analysis indicates the controversial Turin Shroud was probably created by a medieval artist as a religious tribute, challenging long-held beliefs about its authenticity as Jesus Christ's burial cloth.
The Queen's Reading Room charity announces a major neuroscientific study examining how shared reading groups impact stress, social bonds and wellbeing through laboratory-controlled research.
The National Institutes of Health announces immediate ban on funding research using fetal tissue from elective abortions, marking a significant policy shift under Trump's administration.
The Trump administration has halted the use of abortion-derived human fetal tissue in all NIH-funded research, expanding restrictions first introduced during his initial term.
New research reveals a direct connection between gut microbiome balance and cellular repair mechanisms, showing how aging bacteria accelerate physical decline while young bacteria can reverse it.
University research reveals women find taller, V-shaped men with larger penises most attractive, while men perceive them as intimidating rivals.
A suspected exposure to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever triggered emergency measures at Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Montana. Officials confirm the incident but state no actual transmission occurred.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk told the World Economic Forum in Davos that reversing human ageing is probable, while cautioning about societal impacts of extreme longevity.
Emergency protocols activated at Rocky Mountain Laboratories after suspected exposure to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus. Officials confirm incident but say no actual transmission occurred.
Guinea-Bissau has suspended a Trump administration-backed hepatitis B vaccine study on newborns pending an ethical review, citing concerns over withholding vaccines from at-risk infants.
A groundbreaking study reveals volunteers spent days in close contact with flu patients without infection, challenging assumptions about influenza transmission.
Geologists have used mineral fingerprinting to prove Stonehenge's stones were transported by Neolithic people, not glaciers, solving a 5,000-year-old archaeological puzzle.
A 67,800-year-old hand stencil discovered in a Sulawesi cave is the world's earliest rock art, challenging theories about human creativity and migration to Australia.
The Guardian's science editor Ian Sample and Madeleine Finlay discuss three key science stories: how positive thinking may enhance vaccine response, the UK's scabies outbreak, and surprising tool use in cows.
The Gates Foundation and OpenAI announce a $50 million partnership to deploy AI in African healthcare systems, aiming to counter devastating impacts of international aid reductions.
New research published in The BMJ finds no association between long-term proton pump inhibitor use and gastric adenocarcinoma, offering reassurance to millions of patients.
Astronauts from Crew 11 detail how a portable ultrasound machine became essential during a medical emergency aboard the International Space Station, leading to NASA's first evacuation in 65 years.
A 500,000-year-old elephant bone hammer discovered at Boxgrove reveals prehistoric humans' sophisticated tool-making skills and resourcefulness.
The Gates Foundation partners with OpenAI on a $50 million initiative to deploy AI in African healthcare systems, countering devastating international aid cuts.
Stunning hand stencils discovered in Sulawesi caves date back at least 67,800 years, representing the earliest known cave wall art and offering new insights into prehistoric human creativity.
Archaeologists discover a 67,800-year-old hand stencil in a Sulawesi cave, potentially the oldest known rock art, shedding light on early human migration to Australia.
A groundbreaking study using mineral fingerprinting challenges the long-held glacial transport theory, suggesting Stonehenge's stones were human-transported, not moved by ancient glaciers.
Scientists at Stanford University have discovered how to block a key ageing protein, leading to cartilage regeneration in mice and human tissue, offering hope for millions with joint pain.
New mineral fingerprinting research reveals Stonehenge's stones weren't carried by glaciers but deliberately transported by ancient builders, challenging long-held theories about the monument's origins.
New research suggests wholemeal pasta and cheese spread may increase genetic susceptibility to autism, while bananas could offer protective benefits through immune system modulation.
Archaeological study of Jerash mass grave reveals how ancient Roman city buried hundreds rapidly during Plague of Justinian, offering unprecedented insight into societal crisis management.
A groundbreaking study proposes the Great Pyramid was built using hidden counterweights and pulley mechanisms within its structure, challenging traditional ramp theories and offering new insights into ancient engineering.
Scientists discover that stiffened colon tissue in young patients accelerates cell growth, potentially explaining the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer cases worldwide.