Former Nasa astronaut Buzz Aldrin was noticeably absent from a gala kicking off a year-long celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the first moon landing, even though his space education foundation is a sponsor and he is usually the star attraction.
Scientists have created a robot chemist which could revolutionise the way molecules are discovered.
Scientists have created a robot chemist which could revolutionise the way molecules are discovered.
Scientists have created a robot chemist which could revolutionise the way molecules are discovered.
A forgotten Roman whaling industry may have killed off two large species of whale in the Mediterranean Sea, new research suggests.
Koalas have evolved a unique detox toolkit that allows them to munch happily on a poisonous food source avoided by their competitors, a complete genetic blueprint of the animals has shown.
Nearly two in five physics teachers do not have a degree in the science, according to new figures.
Leading doctors have questioned claims that artificial intelligence can provide heath advice which is “on-par” with top-rated medics.
The “growing” rate of narcissism in society could be linked with better school achievement, researchers have said.
An electronic “skin” which is able to transmit pain and feeling has been developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in the US.
Experts have strongly condemned “irresponsible” and “deeply cynical” claims that a new food supplement can slow the progress of Alzheimer’s.
Scientists have developed a new carbon dating system which is twice as fast as existing technologies and will “transform” the process.
Frailty is a predictor of mortality in people much younger than commonly thought, according to researchers.
Three crew members currently on board the International Space Station are making final preparations to end their mission on the orbiting laboratory.
Scientists have discovered dunes on Pluto made of tiny frozen grains of methane.
Scientists have discovered dunes on Pluto made of tiny frozen grains of methane.
Scientists have discovered dunes on Pluto made of tiny frozen grains of methane.
Scientists have discovered dunes on Pluto made of tiny frozen grains of methane.
Scientists have discovered dunes on Pluto made of tiny frozen grains of methane.
A man has contacted the US Geological Survey to ask a very important question: can you toast marshmallows over a volcano vent?
Scientists have identified many new genes associated with better thinking skills following a major international study.
Cinnamon-flavoured e-cigarettes may damage the lungs, a study has found.
An asteroid from another star system has been discovered sharing Jupiter’s orbit – but travelling in the wrong direction.
Heart attacks are more common during cold weather, with a study finding they increased “dramatically” when the temperature dropped below 15C (59F).
A hashtag campaign is showing the world that scientists are as diverse as the fields they study.
Measuring grip strength could identify people who are at high risk of disease, according to researchers.
Nasa’s Solar Dynamics Observatory has released an incredible video of an active region on the sun.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates declined an offer to work as the White House science adviser, telling the US president that the role was “not a good use of my time”.
Daniel Toker, a neuroscientist at the University of California, Berkeley tweeted to let his followers know they shouldn’t be downhearted if they don’t achieve the grades they hoped for.
Facebook researchers are developing a device to allow users to feel messages through their skin.