Science
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Physicists say a fifth force of nature would ‘completely change the paradigm’
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First Man does not show the astronauts planting US flag, sparking anger on the right – but second man’s views are unclear -
Scientists have the public’s trust, so the swell of fake news shouldn’t put them off communicating, says CEO of Science Media Centre -
In Silicon Valley they say taking tiny amounts of the hallucinogenic drug increases creativity and productivity, but is it all in the mind? -
People aged 65 or older who adhere to diet rich in fish, nuts and fresh vegetables have 25% lower risk of death, study finds
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The discover of a unique rooting anatomy from 407m years ago supports theory roots evolved at least twice, and step by step
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‘Several attempts at drilling’ were made by a ‘wavering hand’ either on Earth or in orbit, in what could be accident or sabotage -
Sally Davies fears medical advances like transplants are at risk from resistant bacteria -
Key issues
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‘Several attempts at drilling’ were made by a ‘wavering hand’ either on Earth or in orbit, in what could be accident or sabotage
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Award-winning geographer Dr James Cheshire and designer Oliver Uberti take us to the forefront of the animal tracking revolution, mapping the movements of animals on land, sky and sea
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Researchers use experimental gene-editing procedure to correct dystrophin gene mutations in dogs -
Doctors call figures for England alarming and urge people to adopt healthier lifestyles -
Psychology Sad summer’s over? 18 ways to keep the health, humour and happiness of your holiday alive
Join a club, take a detour – and buy a carafe: positive psychologists on how you can take the novelty and openness of your vacation and apply it to your daily routine -
This week, we turn away from the crowds of catastrophist headlines and dystopian fiction and discover hope in the world of science
In depth
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After a summer in which Mars and Saturn have been at their closest to Earth, they are now receding. Catch them this week lining up with Jupiter just after sunset -
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A new EU code makes equitable partnerships in resource-poor settings a condition for funding -
A study of #hot tags on Instagram says it’s about women maximising their lot, but nudity is about control by men, says freelance journalist Phoebe-Jane Boyd -
Pictures & video
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Dozens of calls were made to the Perth Observatory after people reported 'a giant fireball' above south-west Australia
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Scorching summer reveals hidden sites, including neolithic monumentsHeatwave reveals lost UK archaeological sites -
The Parker solar probe has embarked on a seven-year mission to come closer to our star than ever before
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The world’s press photographers have fun taking pictures of the lunar eclipse -
People all over the world were looking to the skies on Friday night for the longest lunar eclipse of the century, which was also a blood moon.
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The Milky Way, the Andromeda galaxy and the Running Man nebula feature in the shortlist for the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year award. The winners will be announced on 23 October, and an exhibition of the winning images from the past 10 years of the contest will be on show at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich from 24 October
First known omnivorous shark species identified