A new paper takes aim at the claim that science has become less disruptive

Pharma’s newest obsession involves mimicking the system that keeps people awake

These products of wildfires worsen their creators

Yes. But perhaps best not to overthink it

Autonomous hacking is here. Governments are not ready

America’s animal-rights activists have more sway than ever

The smashup could provide useful data for future lunar inhabitants

They will have less money and more responsibilities, even as scientists chase a cure

Oliver Morton, our planetary affairs editor, on how the fires are making air quality more lethal

Thwarting the thief of time

The two technologies look more complementary than rivalrous

But like all superpowers, they will have their limits

You will get data, but perhaps not knowledge

Containing the technology is getting harder

It’s less crazy than you think

Hybrids, rather than fully electric planes, are likely to triumph

Better skin, faster wound-healing and reduced vision-loss are on the cards

Oliver Morton, our planetary affairs editor, reflects on a warming Earth

Possibly. But only under medical supervision

Reflections on a warming planet