Chimpanzees caught snacking on tortoises for first time
Chimpanzees have been caught on camera devouring tortoises.
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DNA find helps explain breathing problems in dogs
A DNA mutation linked to breathing problems in popular dog breeds has been discovered by scientists.
Death of friend can negatively impact health for years, research finds
The death of a close friend can have an impact on your health and wellbeing for up to four years, research has found.
Tiny dinosaurs had bat-like wings, research shows
The fossil of a newly discovered species is further evidence of the existence of tiny dinosaurs with bat-like wings, scientists have said.
Scientists reveal physics behind smooth chocolate
The physics behind what makes chocolate so smooth has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing technique.
Breakthrough lifts lid on supermassive stars
Scientists have used space telescopes to explain one of the mysteries of blue supergiants – massive stars that, like rock and rollers, live fast and die young.
Poor sense of smell linked to premature death, study suggests
A poor sense of smell may predict premature death, even among healthy individuals, research suggests.
Prostate cancer could be treated with radiotherapy in one visit, study suggests
Men with prostate cancer could be treated with a high dose of radiation in a single session, new research suggests, saving patients from multiple visits to hospital.
Peanut allergy can be made worse by desensitising approach, study suggests
Treating childhood peanut allergy by gradually increasing tolerance may make the condition worse instead of better, a new study suggests.
Strange Chimera crab sheds new light on crustacean evolution
A mixed-up crab from the dinosaur era has perplexed scientists with its bizarre collection of species features.
Strange Chimera crab sheds new light on crustacean evolution
A mixed-up crab from the dinosaur era has perplexed scientists with its bizarre collection of species features.
Robot catheter achieves medical first by navigating itself through living heart
Bioengineers have reported the first example of a robotic device navigating itself inside a living body.
Robot catheter achieves medical first by navigating itself through living heart
Bioengineers have reported the first example of a robotic device navigating itself inside a living body.
Brain interface may restore power of speech to paralysed patients
A brain decoder that allows people literally to “speak their minds” could one day help doctors communicate with patients who cannot talk.
Brain interface may restore power of speech to paralysed patients
A brain decoder that allows people literally to “speak their minds” could one day help doctors communicate with patients who cannot talk.
Rabbits suffering in ‘secretive’ experiments at universities, campaigners claim
Universities have been accused of trying to conceal “secretive” experiments on rabbits.
Pleasant smells can reduce the urge to smoke, study shows
Next time you reach for the nicotine gum, consider a perfume bottle instead.
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased susceptibility to MS
Vitamin D can “dramatically” affect the immune system and could make people less susceptible to diseases such as multiple sclerosis, scientists have discovered.
MSPs to examine impact of Stem teaching in early years education
The importance of teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (Stem) to young children is to be explored by MSPs.
Matt Bellamy delights Muse fans with black hole tweet
Muse frontman Matt Bellamy used the news of the first photo of a black hole to make reference to one of the band’s most famous songs.
From X-Men to Brexit: How did Twitter react to the first image of a black hole?
The first ever picture of a black hole predictably prompted hilarity on social media.
Black hole ‘Event Horizon’ image captured for first time
The glowing doughnut lost in the vastness of space looks harmless enough – but it is just as well the object is 55 million light years away.
Great Scott! Scientists go Back to the Future
Scientists have created a Back to the Future device that can predict alternative realities.
New technique to spy on cell eating habits could aid cancer diagnosis
Scientists have created new imaging technology to visualise what cells eat, which could aid the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer.
Out of this world experiences on offer at Edinburgh Science Festival
Edinburgh Science Festival opens on Saturday with a programme inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing.
Nasa spacesuit issue sparks debate over gender discrimination in science gear
Women in science are comparing stories of the times they have suffered because of uniforms and safety equipment designed for men.
Autonomous car learns from its mistakes
A robot car that learns from experience, like a human motorist with years behind the wheel, has been tested for the first time.
Academic calls for more AI designers from minority backgrounds
More female, black or ethnic minority computer designers are needed to make artificial intelligence like driver-less cars more inclusive, an academic has said.
Scientists should ditch ‘statistical significance’, say experts
A central tenet of science, the concept of “statistical significance”, should be abandoned, a group of influential experts claim.
Particle robots recall royal ‘grey goo’ warning
Scientists call them “particle robots” but even their creators admit they share similarities with the “grey goo” that prompted a famous warning from the Prince of Wales.