A significant explosion has rocked Harvard Medical School's campus in Boston, leaving multiple people injured and triggering a major emergency response. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blast that occurred in a research building.
Revolutionary artificial intelligence technology has uncovered startling new evidence about the true authors of biblical texts, challenging centuries of religious scholarship.
Groundbreaking research from Oregon Health & Science University reveals how ordinary skin cells can be transformed into viable sperm and eggs, potentially revolutionising fertility treatments and rewriting the rules of human reproduction.
Harvard Medical School has cut all association with a museum after revelations that a book bound in human skin remains in its collection, sparking ethical outrage and institutional review.
Boston police and bomb squad respond to explosive incident at Harvard Medical School building, forcing evacuations and road closures in Longwood Medical Area.
Groundbreaking genetic analysis reveals the hidden history behind a 3,500-year-old Egyptian mummy held within the Louvre's collection, rewriting our understanding of this ancient individual.
Scientists discover compelling link between gut bacteria composition and fundamental personality traits, revolutionising our understanding of human behaviour and mental health.
Groundbreaking research shows humans make riskier choices than chimpanzees in psychological tests, challenging our understanding of evolutionary decision-making.
A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.
Groundbreaking research reveals how bowhead whales live for over 200 years by repairing damaged DNA - a discovery that could revolutionise human ageing and cancer treatments.
Dramatic escape of research monkeys in Mississippi sparks major containment operation and raises questions about animal transport safety protocols.
New neuroscience research discovers striking similarities between chimpanzee and human brain activity during decision-making tasks, offering fresh insights into evolution of human cognition.
Archaeologists unravel the mystery behind a remarkably preserved green-hued mummy from 16th-century Poland, revealing startling copper preservation secrets.
Groundbreaking research reveals three major pathways causing ALS, offering new hope for targeted therapies that could slow or stop the devastating neurodegenerative disease's progression.
Groundbreaking analysis of the famous 'Dueling Dinosaurs' fossil ends decades of scientific debate, proving Nanotyrannus was a distinct species from T. rex in a revolutionary paleontological discovery.
A Swedish angler's routine fishing trip yielded an extraordinary archaeological find - a medieval cauldron filled with centuries-old coins, rewriting local history.
Groundbreaking research reveals how a mysterious cellular 'potion' enables newts to regenerate their eyes, with revolutionary implications for human medicine and blindness treatment.
Archaeology student Mikkeline Toksvig leads team discovering complete Iron Age village, rewriting history of Dorset's ancient Durotriges tribe
Television star Sandi Toksvig unveils a chilling Cambridge discovery where archaeologists use crime scene techniques to solve a 900-year-old mass murder mystery.
New research shows that healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the genetic risk of obesity by more than half, offering hope for those predisposed to weight gain.
A mysterious tea bag discovered in a Scottish supermarket leads researchers on an unexpected journey into forensic botany and consumer product tracing in this fascinating real-life detective story.
Groundbreaking research reveals how retinal scans could revolutionise early Alzheimer's detection, offering hope for millions through non-invasive testing years before symptoms appear.
Archaeologists discover 2,600-year-old bulla in Jerusalem's City of David, bearing name 'Nathan-melech' from Biblical Book of Kings, providing remarkable evidence of Biblical accuracy.
Groundbreaking research reveals our early human ancestors lived alongside each other in East Africa, challenging long-held theories about human evolution and species succession.
The Guardian US expands its investigative science coverage with the strategic hire of Michelle R. Smith, a renowned journalist with proven expertise in public health and environmental investigations.
British scientists make revolutionary discovery using modified virus to shrink breast cancer tumours in mice, offering new hope for human treatment without chemotherapy side effects.
Two-year-old Maison Whistance makes full recovery after revolutionary stem cell transplant from his baby brother, offering hope for rare immune condition sufferers.
A revolutionary stem cell treatment has successfully cured a British patient's rare blood disorder, marking a significant breakthrough in medical science through the Anthony Nolan registry.
British researchers are deploying bio-engineered Aedes aegypti mosquitoes to combat deadly diseases in a revolutionary public health initiative that could transform global disease control.
Groundbreaking archaeological find in Egypt's Nile Delta provides compelling evidence supporting the Biblical narrative of Moses and the Israelite exodus, rewriting ancient history.