Scientists are intrigued by genetic variation among their own kind: human beings. As scientists make advances in the techniques of genomics — the use of modern analytical tools like computers to ...

Using spectacular graphics based on the latest science and stories of remarkable people around the world, Michael Mosley takes us on a fantastic voyage through our inner universe.

How bad is modern life for our body clocks – and what can we do? Modern life disrupts the circadian rhythms controlling our biology – increasing our risk of developing conditions ranging from ...

Barbie’s got a new body. Three new bodies ... even kids as young as 6 or 7 are already conditioned for a particular silhouette in their dolls, and it highlights Mattel’s challenge.

it promises to enhance our knowledge of human health and well-being. This research highlights the intricate connections between the brain and the body, underscoring the importance of integrating ...

Some of the effects that radiation has on a human body are shown below. Eyes High doses can cause cataracts. Thyroid Radioactive iodine can build up and cause cancer, particularly during growth.

This is the vision - in an indoor garden, a honeycomb structure lines the walls, and inside each cell, a human body composts. When it's done, loved ones take home a pot of soil, not an urn of ash.

More than half of your body is not human, say scientists. Human cells make up only 43% of the body's total cell count. The rest are microscopic colonists. Understanding this hidden half of ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Your body is made up of over 200 bones, a few trillion microbes, and as many as 37 trillion cells. And while death is often thought of as the end of the ...

All human beings — and almost all animals — need sleep. We spend a third of our lives asleep, and it’s as important as food, water or air to our survival. Typically, sleep is defined as an altered ...

Letter from the editor: Why we are showing the impact of bullets from an AR-15 on the human body Noah was found dead on the floor of Classroom 8 at Sandy Hook Elementary on Dec. 14, 2012.

That’s why we rounded up the 17 best body-slimming jeans we could find ... Plus Size Perfection: Helping to streamline the silhouette are these Lee straight leg jeans that come in an array ...