Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t just a painter — he was a machine-building genius centuries ahead of his time. His notebooks reveal ...

Leonardo da Vinci wasn’t just an artist, he was designing the future centuries ahead of time. From humanoid robots and parachutes to tanks and underwater soldiers, his ideas bordered on science ...

Scientists have turned to artifacts associated with Leonardo da Vinci on a quest to track down the legendary polymath’s elusive DNA.

As the 2026 Winter Olympics bring visitors to Milan, the city also offers a chance to explore the enduring legacy of one of ...

In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be sure that the genetic material belongs to the Italian polymath. When you ...

It is one of the most tantalising – and entertaining – puzzles in art, stretching from the Louvre to the Loire via, well, Norfolk. And our critic thinks he has just worked it out Increased security ...

Scientists hunting for the DNA of famed Renaissance artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci say they’ve made a breakthrough—but some experts caution against interpreting the results as a smoking gun.

Machines in Motion,” a temporary exhibition that showcases the brilliance of a true Renaissance genius, opened Jan. 17 at ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The research links Y chromosomes on a sketch to a genetic group from the great’s hometown. News Reporter Scientists think they may have recovered the DNA of virtuoso artist, engineer and scientist ...