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Sleep trackers have become a multimillion-pound industry, with tech companies making increasingly smart devices for people to monitor their sleep and activity patterns. But…

People will reject an offer of water, even when they are severely thirsty, if they think the offer is unfair, according to a new study funded by the Wellcome Trust. The…

By fully funding research and development for COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccines we can reach COVID-Zero – no preventable deaths, no further lockdowns, no more…

Obsessively avoided and often misunderstood, dirt - and our complex relationship with it - is the subject of a new season from Wellcome Trust that launches today.

What role do patterns play in helping us to tackle outbreaks around the world?

'Brainstorm' is a provocative new play from Islington Community Theatre that explores the workings of the teenage brain. It will be performed at Park Theatre from 8 to 11…

The Wellcome Library’s innovative digital player, the piece of software that is used to 'play' digitised content, is now freely available for anyone to download and use.

A surprising range of organisations, from retailers to design agencies, can provide a bridge between the public and research. These ‘connectors’ play a key role in effective…

It’s time to see health misinformation differently. We’re calling for the health and research sector to step up and play its role in creating a healthier internet.

New research shows that continuing professional development (CPD) can play a significant role in retaining science teachers and improving science education.

What roles do individuals and funders play in creating research culture? We speak to Dan O’Connor and Megan Reitz about how different groups can sustain or…

A new podcast from Wellcome will spotlight the role that science can play in finding practical solutions to the greatest global health challenges of our time. 

Global business should play a critical role in making the world more resilient against disease outbreaks, contributing to the investment needed to strengthen health systems,…

For many foodborne diseases, the environment plays an important role in transmission. As climate change increasingly affects global temperatures and weather events, the risks…

Wellcome Collection is thrilled to announce the presentation of its first major performance arts production. ‘Pressure Drop’, starring the legendary singer-songwriter Billy…

Wellcome Collection is launching 'Sex by Numbers' - an interactive infographic that playfully maps the nation’s sex lives, from who with to how often - to mark the start of…

Hear the ‘sound of colour’ and the ‘music of your clothes’ played by an ensemble of ‘Seeing Instruments’ and watch a real, live experiment designed by children where…

A study published today identifies the most effective drug combinations recommended for use as first-line treatments for malaria. The research also suggests that augmenting…

A study of the genetics of common diseases including diabetes, heart disease and bipolar disorder has found that commonly occurring copy number variations - duplicated or…

Science will show us the way out of the COVID-19 pandemic. And businesses and philanthropy can play a major role by stepping up to fund coronavirus treatments, as well as…