Growing interest in alternative foods may force us to choose between nutrition and taste.

A spate of reports document a rise in heart attacks, especially among the young and seemingly fit. What lies behind the high numbers?

We asked readers to tell us the sex lessons they had to learn the hard way.

In light of the rising instances of intimate partner violence, what are the legal protections afforded to those in live-in relationships?

Researchers are discovering it is possible to engineer memory, raising concerns about the ethics of tampering with human memories in the future.

With advanced sextech, virtual reality and artificial intelligence on the horizon, experts believe a sexual revolution is brewing. What do we stand to gain – or lose?

DoNotPay’s "robot lawyer" aims to reduce the costs associated with accessing justice through lawyers -- but raises ethical questions.

Scientists have used bionic tissue transplants to help pigs regain normal erectile functioning – a “promising” development for treating penile injuries in humans.

The iKnife, a revolutionary surgical device, takes seconds to detect womb cancer in women, making it possible to provide point-of-care diagnosis and expedite treatment.

A study on the endangered kakapo reveals the importance of microbial diversity to conservation efforts and the impact of human interventions.

Geologists are in the process of choosing a site that best describes the Anthropocene, to formally recognize the widespread impacts of humans on the planet.

The expectation that passion should be loud and visible distances us from the joy of self-discovery.

Men and women perceive their domestic environment differently -- which could drive the inequitable distribution of labor.

Limited women-only rehabilitation centers and systemic issues restrict women’s access to treatment for substance abuse.

Choice of avatar and the size of virtual surroundings have psychological impacts on users – findings that can inform metaverse design.

Genetic information is key to conservation -- but while this information is extracted from the Global South, the Global North benefits.

This helps test treatments for bacterial vaginosis, study the vaginal microbiome, and bridge knowledge gaps about women’s health.

A new study in mice debunks the popular belief that women are “scaled down” versions of men.