Articles by Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Two UK clinical trials to assess impact of puberty blockers in young people

Multi-year studies announced after Cass review found ‘insufficient evidence’ about effects on children with gender dysphoria

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Science

Moss in space: spores survive nine-month ride on outside of ISS

Scientists say plant’s resilience suggests it could help with oxygen generation or soil formation on space missions

1 days ago

Science

Neanderthals and early humans ‘likely to have kissed’, say scientists

Study from University of Oxford looks into evolutionary origins of kissing and its role in relations between species

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Entertainment

Searches for lorazepam surged after release of The White Lotus, data shows

Third series of TV drama spiked interest in anti-anxiety drug amid warnings over illicit production of ‘benzos’

Nov 14, 2025

Health

Ultra-processed foods may help explain rising bowel cancer in under-50s, study suggests

Research among women finds those who eat more UPFs have greater risk of early onset of polyp that can lead to cancer

Nov 13, 2025

Science

AI study gives insights into why super-recognisers excel at identifying faces

Research uses eye-tracking data to examine some people’s extraordinary recognition ability

Nov 5, 2025

World

UK’s unregulated pregnancy scan clinics putting lives in danger, say experts

Hospital specialists report cases of missed health problems, misdiagnosed conditions, and women erroneously told their babies had died

Nov 3, 2025

World

NHS hospitals to test AI tool that helps diagnose and treat prostate cancer

Three-year study will test biopsy analysis tool shown in trials to identify men likely to benefit from certain drugs

Nov 3, 2025

Technology

Ultra-HD televisions not noticeably better for typical viewer, scientists say

Research shows 4K or 8K screens offer no distinguishable benefit over similarly sized 2K screen in average living room

Oct 27, 2025

Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds

Analysis of DNA from teeth of troops buried in mass grave suggests soldiers had paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever

Oct 24, 2025

Napoleon’s soldiers who died in Russian retreat had unexpected diseases, study finds

Bacteria for paratyphoid fever and relapsing fever found in DNA from teeth of troops buried in mass grave

Oct 24, 2025

Science

Dinosaurs were thriving until asteroid struck, research suggests

Dating of rock formation in New Mexico casts doubt on theory that species was already in decline

Oct 23, 2025

‘Fermented in the gut’: scientists uncover clues about kopi luwak coffee’s unique taste

Study reveals ingredients of beans passed through civets’ digestive system that makes hot drink beloved by Hollywood

Oct 23, 2025

Science

Nobel prize in medicine awarded to scientists for immune system research

Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi win for work on preventing immune system harming body

Oct 6, 2025

Science

Prospect of life on Saturn’s moons rises after discovery of organic substances

Scientists studying water vapour plume from Enceladus find presence of complex molecules that could harbour life

Oct 1, 2025