Science

Research shows a positive attitude towards ageing can make people feel younger and live longer.

Astronauts orbiting the Earth are drilled to deal with the worst possible scenarios. That includes having to leave their space station on short notice.

One of the world's most sophisticated scientific facilities is turning to jaw-droppingly low temperatures to try and unravel the secrets of the Universe.

An unusual tennis competition that pits amateurs against professionals in one-point matches is launching at the Australian Open.

Why sports stars who head the ball are much more likely to die of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and motor neurone disease.

Mercury has long baffled astronomers because it defies much of what we know about planet formation. A new space mission arriving in 2026 might solve the mystery.