Why, in the mission to improve the health of man's best friend, scientists say greedy Labradors…
Author: BBC News - Science & Environment
Transhumanist
Scientists ask whether everyone should have the right to become a "transhumanist" by modifying our bodies…
Unknown species may thrive in Antarctic caves
Animals and plants may be living in warm caves under Antarctica's ice, according to a study.
Bats ‘tricked’ into flying into buildings
Scientists warn of potential hazards from modern structures with large expanses of glass or mirrors.
Hurricane Irma: Eye of the storm passes Hispaniola
The International Space Station and an advanced weather satellite capture the deadly hurricane over Earth.
‘No fire risk’ with new lithium batteries
Lithium-ion batteries that are resistant to exploding or igniting have been developed by scientists in the…
Does the UK need a human ‘body farm’?
Would British forensic science benefit from having its own outdoor laboratory to study human decomposition?
Research grants ‘boost jobs and growth’
A national study shows that R&D grants to firms significantly boosts growth and creates jobs.
Chablis wine crop hit by changes to French climate
A wine producer in the Burgundy region of France blames climate change for this year's low…
Two-pilot glider team sets altitude record
The unique Perlan 2 glider reaches over 54,000ft in the skies above Argentina.