Science

The Explainer Evidence mounts that our ability to reason, concentrate and problem-solve is in decline

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 19 March 25

Under The Radar New chemical plant could spoil celebrated astronomical stronghold

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 19 March 25

In the Spotlight Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore are headed back to Earth after nine months on the ISS – but their greatest challenge may still lie ahead

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 18 March 25

Feature The threat to Earth from a newly discovered asteroid has faded. Others could be headed our way.

By The Week US Published 17 March 25

The Explainer New mission to unlock the secrets of the universe with most comprehensive map of the cosmos yet

By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published 13 March 25

Under the radar Mysteries remain at the center of the planet

By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated 10 March 25

Under the radar Cells can develop new abilities after their source organism dies

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 6 March 25

Under the radar Humans were more likely a predictable result of planetary conditions than a fluke, says new research

By Devika Rao, The Week US Published 28 February 25

Today's Big Question Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth have fluctuated wildly this week

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 21 February 25

Under The Radar Age, attitude and weather all play a part in dream recall

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 20 February 25

Speed Read This is the first burial chamber of a pharaoh unearthed since Tutankhamun in 1922

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 20 February 25

The Explainer Meteor showers, eclipses and more are coming to the skies

By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated 13 February 25