Computing
Shining a Light on the Dark Corners of the Web
Cybercrime researcher Gianluca Stringhini explains how he studies hate speech and fake news on the underground network 4chan
Stories by Daniel Cressey
Policy
Brexit May Spark British Brain Drain
Break from EU drives U.K. academics to think about leaving, survey finds
Policy
Scholarly Olympics: How the Games Have Shaped Research
A graphical guide to the impact of the Olympics on science
Policy
Brexit and Science: 7 Days Later
Reassurance, rage and racism all feature a week after the vote
Conservation
Plan to Fly Rhinos to Australia Comes under Fire
The team behind the relocation scheme strongly defends its attempt to establish an "insurance population"
Policy
Researchers Reeling as the U.K. Votes to Leave the E.U.
Political and economic uncertainty fuels fears over the future of science funding and collaboration
Environment
Mass Coral Death Drives Efforts to Identify Resilient Reefs
Widespread bleaching gives scientists new urgency to avert decline of key ocean ecosystems
Environment
Coral Crisis: Great Barrier Reef Bleaching Is "The Worst We've Ever Seen"
Marine ecologist Terry Hughes talks about the ongoing bleaching of the world’s most famous coral reef
Climate Change
5 Million U.S. Seeds Banked for Resurrection Experiment
Project Baseline will monitor effects of climate change on plant evolution
The Sciences
Paper Claiming Human Hand Was "Designed by Creator" Sparks Concern
Allegations of creationist research prompt new round of debate about peer review and the editing process at journals
Environment
Global Fish Harvests Far Higher Than Official Figures, Study Says
Huge collaboration raises questions about official reporting and the "true catch" of the world's fishing industry
Health
Scientists Apply for License to Edit Genes in Human Embryos
A team from the Francis Crick Institute wants a permit to use so-called CRISPR/Cas 9 technology in basic research
The Sciences
California's Anti-Vaping Bill Goes Up in Smoke
The legislation’s demise highlights the rise of e-cigarette lobbying
Evolution
Airborne Spiders Can Sail on Seas
Water is no barrier to these flying arachnids
Environment
GM Wheat That Emits Pest Alarm Signals Fails in Field Trials
Wheat modified to send out insect pheromones does not repel aphids
The Sciences
Giant International Trade Treaties Center on Science
The proposed deals have the potential to boost research but could also weaken health and environmental protections
Environment
Widely Used Herbicide Linked to Cancer
The World Health Organization's research arm declares glyphosate a probable carcinogen. What's the evidence?
Evolution
Fish Uses "Water Tongue" to Grab Prey on Land
The mudskipper's feeding system offers an explanation for how early land animals adapted to their new environment
The Sciences
World's Whaling Slaughter Tallied at 3 Million
Commercial hunting wiped out almost 3 million animals in the last century
Environment
Robot Reveals Surprisingly Thick Antarctic Sea Ice
An underwater survey suggests that assumptions about ice surrounding the continent should be questioned
