We live in the information age but knowing what to believe and who to trust is harder than ever. What has this done for the public perception of science?

Family planning has had a huge impact on society and improving women’s lives. Providing safe access to contraception and proper sexual education remains a global challenge.

Through their amazing sense of smell, specially trained dogs are helping to rid the world of the devastating impact of landmines.

Pet owners have long known animals bring health and happiness, but could doctors soon be recommending animal interaction for more people?

Global demand for fresh water is rising fast, and around the world, scientists are hard at work on smart, sustainable solutions.

Skin cancer is on the rise yet many of us are unaware that we’re at risk.

Globally, aging populations are posing big challenges for healthcare systems; together, new technology and old techniques offer the opportunity to manage them.

Allergies and asthma are on the rise and increasingly have become household concerns.

Securing food for the Earth’s future population is one of the great challenges ahead. New technologies and techniques are helping to make this possible.

Animal testing has been critical to some of the most important medical breakthroughs of the past century. But are we moving into a new era of animal-free testing?