Ever thought about the ethics and philosophy behind our technological progress? Our author Silvia Lazzaris tackles the daunting topic of transhumanism.

Neil Stoker contemplates the connection between the earth and humanity at Emily Young’s ongoing exhibition

Anne Petzold finds that robots might help long space flights just by being good company

Reza Rezaei Javan investigates syncytins – viral genes that are essential for our survival

Joanna Blackburn shines light on important but often forgotten organs of the human body

From speed and endurance to cognitive limits, Anne Petzold takes a look at just how far humans can go…

The body can feel like a foreign country to some of us, and the practice of medicine an exploration of new territory. Join Gavin Francis in conversation for an adventure through what it is to be human.