Michael Marshall

New tools that create ultra-precise maps of our tissues are transforming our ability to diagnose and cure once-fatal illnesses

Is it an epidemic of overdiagnosis, or do the dramatic rises in autism and ADHD cases reflect the healthcare system – and society – starting to catch up to the reality of neurodivergence?

The Omo-Turkana basin in Africa is home to a treasure trove of ancient human fossils and tools – today it is still yielding new discoveries about our species

The Future of Glaucoma brings together insights, experience and ambitions from both patients and healthcare professionals to formulate a combined vision for future glaucoma care.

Anthropologist Christopher Bae has recently suggested we add two new species of ancient human to our family tree

For only the second time, researchers have obtained the full genome of a Denisovan, a group of ancient humans who lived in Asia

Ozempic, MRI machines and flat screen televisions all emerged out of fundamental research decades earlier — the very types of study being slashed by the US government.

Fibromyalgia, which causes chronic pain all over the body, is poorly understood, but two studies – made up of millions of participants – are helping us get to the roots of the condition

The evidence to support phone bans in schools has been inconclusive, and now it seems that the move could harm some students' mental health in a particular way

As ancient humans left Africa, they encountered many harsh environments including the Sahara and the high Arctic, but one of the last places they inhabited was Britain

The first liquid air energy storage facility is finally set to power up in 2026

Autism may exist in multiple forms, with the condition's genetics and signs differing according to the age of diagnosis

An ancient skull discovered in China may have just rewritten the story of human evolution

The origins of our species may lie much further back in time than we thought, and the same may be true of our extinct Neanderthal and Denisovan cousins

Steven Pinker’s new book When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows makes a compelling case for common knowledge. Shame the politics muddies the waters