Science
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Study discovered several accounts, now known to belong to the same Russian trolls who interfered in the US election, tweeting about vaccines -
Health authorities are tracing people who were in close contact with Middle East resident
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Disrupted sleep alters metabolism and boosts body’s ability to store fat, data shows -
Discovery suggests that distinct ancient human species may have mingled and interbred happily -
Rising Arctic temperatures mean we face a future of ‘extreme extremes’ where sunny days become heatwaves and rain becomes floods, study says
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The discover of a unique rooting anatomy from 407m years ago supports theory roots evolved at least twice, and step by step
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Aeolus will boost climate research and weather forecasting, particularly in data blindspot of the tropics -
It is feted as a healthy choice but the oil, which is high in saturated fat, is ‘one of the worst things you can eat’ says expert -
Key issues
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A satellite launched by rocket from French Guiana this week will be the first to directly measure winds around the globe -
Could it be that the pet-owning environment secretary recognises our understanding of animals is radically changing, asks former Guardian leader writer Anne Perkins
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Former Time Team presenter and anthropologist Alice Roberts says we ‘overegg the uniqueness of humans compared with other animals’ -
To doubt one’s every move as a doctor would compromise patient care but to never question it at all would be folly
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Next week the Guardian will be closing the Science Blog Network. We take a final look at the journey psychology has made toward becoming a robust and mature science -
From the Voyager mission to detecting the merging of black holes over a billion years ago, an argument for the pleasures of theoretical thinking
In depth
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A satellite launched by rocket from French Guiana this week will be the first to directly measure winds around the globe
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Fellow captains of indolence, rejoice. A study of molluscs holds out hope for those of us of the laid-back persuasion, says freelance journalist Larry Ryan -
Could it be that the pet-owning environment secretary recognises our understanding of animals is radically changing, asks former Guardian leader writer Anne Perkins
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Pictures & video
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The Parker solar probe has embarked on a seven-year mission to come closer to our star than ever before
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The world’s press photographers have fun taking pictures of the lunar eclipse -
People all over the world were looking to the skies on Friday night for the longest lunar eclipse of the century, which was also a blood moon.
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The Milky Way, the Andromeda galaxy and the Running Man nebula feature in the shortlist for the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year award. The winners will be announced on 23 October, and an exhibition of the winning images from the past 10 years of the contest will be on show at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich from 24 October -
Queues are simple: you join at the back and wait your turn. But there's a whole branch of psychology devoted to studying how they work.
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Patrick Aryee’s gets up close and personal with some of the world’s biggest creatures in his new three-part series. Here we Episode one airs on Sky1, Wednesday 13 June, 9pm
Modern myths about cancer – from ‘chemicals’ in food to wifi