science
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Brazilian strain of Zika virus confirmed in Africa, says WHOType of virus blamed for South American birth abnormalities found in Cape Verde, which has had three cases of microcephaly
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The psychology of moneyHow does money change our thinking, feelings and behaviour? Claudia Hammond joins the podcast team to teach us how to take control of our cash -
Mega-tsunamis in Mars's ancient ocean shaped planet's landscapeGiant waves, possibly triggered by two meteorite impacts, may have shaped Mars’s coastline and could hint at whether the red planet was once habitable -
Scientists sniff out genes controlling human nose shapesStudy uncovers genes which help control the shape of our noses, a finding researchers believe will offer insights into our evolutionary past
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Canada approves sale of genetically modified salmonAgencies: modified fish as safe and nutritious as conventional salmon, with growth hormone genes from two fish allowing it to grow twice as fast
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It’s time for drastic action on drug-resistant microbesThe long-awaited O’Neill Review on Antibiotic Resistance paints a sobering, dystopian picture of our future. Jenny Rohn asks what we are doing about it
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Greens pledge $5bn over four years for research and innovationParty says it will pay for policy by abolishing fossil-fuel subsidies which would raise $7bn a year
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Meet 'Robobee' - the tiny drone designed to perch and save energyFlying robots could be invaluable in emergencies, but there’s a hitch: flying takes a lot of energy. Robobee’s ability to perch could make a big difference
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key issues
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SpaceSpaceFrom Cornwall to the cosmos: how Newquay could get a spaceportThe seaside town is the frontrunner in an unlikely UK space race. Could a spaceport launch a new era of prosperity, or is it a galactic dream too far?
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BiologyBiologyLoose canon: The selflessness of those who have donated their corpses for students to learn from will be honoured at Southwark cathedral this FridayGiving your body for dissection overcomes an ancient taboo
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GeneticsGeneticsScientists sniff out genes controlling human nose shapesStudy uncovers genes which help control the shape of our noses, a finding researchers believe will offer insights into our evolutionary past
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Medical researchMedical researchBrazilian strain of Zika virus confirmed in Africa, says WHOType of virus blamed for South American birth abnormalities found in Cape Verde, which has had three cases of microcephaly
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PsychologyPsychologyAI will create 'useless class' of human, predicts bestselling historianSmarter artificial intelligence is one of 21st century’s most dire threats, writes Yuval Noah Harari in follow-up to Sapiens
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PhysicsPhysicsDarian Leader: how technology is changing our handsDoctors predict that our increasing use of computers and mobile phones will permanently alter our hands. What will this mean for the way we touch, feel and communicate?
in depth
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Jaap Lucassen obituaryOther lives: Scientist who made a valuable contribution to the field of physical chemistry
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opinion
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Loose canon: The selflessness of those who have donated their corpses for students to learn from will be honoured at Southwark cathedral this FridayGiving your body for dissection overcomes an ancient taboo
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We must rebuild farmers' resilience after Ethiopia's catastrophic El NiñoBefore this year’s drought, farmers’ yields were tripling in some regions. With the right investment, Ethiopia can get back on track for middle-income status
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pictures & video
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Meteor streaks across Maine sky in police dashcam videoA fiery meteor streaked across the sky early on Tuesday morning and was captured by a police dashboard camera
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Penis transplant patient 'doing amazing' after surgery – videoThomas Manning, a 64-year-old man who became the first person in the US to undergo a successful penis transplant, is recovering well, doctors said
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From tulips to tigers: student nature photography - in picturesPostgraduate students from the University of Nottingham’s MSc in Biological Photography and Imaging are staging 7 Magpies, an exhibition of their most striking images, from 13 May
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Nasa releases footage of Mercury’s rare journey past the sun – videoNew images from US space program Nasa show the path of the planet Mercury as it passed between the Earth and the sun on May 9
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Transit of Mercury – in picturesThe smallest planet in our solar system will wander between the sun and the Earth for the first time since 2006
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Mercury passes in front of the sun – videoThe smallest planet in the solar system, Mercury, passes in front of the sun on Monday
AI will create 'useless class' of human, predicts bestselling historian
Meet 'Robobee' - the tiny drone designed to perch and save energy