Astronomers glimpse signs of the universe's first stars

Our weekly listener question asks how much oil have we extracted and what happens when it's taken out of the ground

Doctors are thinking about "deprescribing" for seniors who are taking too much and too many medications for too long.

Far UVC light, which is harmless to humans, but kills microbes, could be used in public lighting to stop the spread of airborne disease

An online game allows you to pretend to be a purveyor of fake news, and helps educate people on the techniques of disseminating misinformation.

A new book describes the many potential uses of this miracle material and how it might change our technology - and our world.

Cave art in Europe created by Neanderthals suggests they were creative and capable of abstract thought

Offshore wind turbine construction makes disruptive noise, but new regulations will help.

The challenges of designing a sub to send to explore Titan’s seas

A giant asteroid impact made the Earth leak lava