Japan space startup aims to compete US rivals within years

A Japanese startup that launched a rocket into space last month plans to provide low-cost rocket…

Fewer babies as US birth rate fails to rebound with economy

America’s baby bust isn’t over. The nation’s birth rates last year reached record lows for women…

Ireland's first grass-fed biorefinery hits the road to help farmers go green

Along the windy west coast of Ireland a biorefinery on wheels is turning grass into a…

Analyze this: Space station facility enables rapid biomedical analysis

In its role as a unique orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station provides a broad range…

Dolphin ancestor's hearing was more like hoofed mammals than today's sea creatures

Vanderbilt University paleontologists are looking into the evolutionary origins of the whistles and squeaks that dolphins…

Five rules to tackle antibiotic resistance

Current efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance are “not nearly radical enough”, a leading scientist says. …

Species facing climate change could find help in odd place: Urban environments

When it comes to wildlife conservation efforts, urban environments could be far more helpful than we…

In guppy courtship, the unusual male wins

When it comes to choosing a mate, female guppies often go for the mates with the…

Another day at the office: Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb

For the hardy few, climbing Everest is a bucket-list feat of endurance, danger and wonder. But…

Sport and exercise science graduates contribute 4 billion to the UK economy every year

Sport and Exercise Science (SES) graduates contribute almost £4 billion a year to the UK economy,…