Cumbersome planning systems greatly delay grid developments

There is evidence that mood can boost the immune system – watching funny films, for example, strengthens immunity and reduces allergic reactions

The notion of consensus is poorly suited to scientific practice, where conclusions must remain revisable in light of new evidence

Rosalind Franklin’s contribution to discovering the structure of life’s genetic material rarely receives more mention than a footnote

Nasa’s Europa Clipper spacecraft will loop around Jupiter on a course that will carry it by Europa 49 times over four years

In a billion years’ time the sun will become hot enough to boil our oceans

We are creatures of habit for a reason. The automatic nature of habits helps people meet their daily life needs more effortlessly

Return of canine rabies a strong possibility as many Americans grow increasingly suspicious of vaccines, even for dogs

From GM foods to nuclear power, there is no shortage of incorrect and harmful messaging on the left side of the spectrum

World sleepwalking towards social upheaval sparked by extended period of falling births, unless urgent action taken

It remains the case that it is not illegal to ship DNA fragments that could be strung together to recreate an entire virus

Water fluoridation was introduced in the mid-20th century and is now a cornerstone of public-health policy in many countries, including Ireland

Genetic engineering deployed to insert gene for human insulin into a bacterium, thus harnessing the substance for widespread use

New gender equity approach sacrifices equality of opportunity and primacy of scientific excellence, traditional cornerstone criteria for awarding grants

Across the first half of the 20th century few women went on to third-level education and, of these, fewer took science degrees