Tiny jumping roundworm undergoes unusual sexual development

Nematodes may be among the simplest animals, but scientists can't get enough of the microscopic roundworms.…

Turning around urban decline

We've all seen the photos of Detroit when it was at its lowest point after the…

Water processing—new method eliminates hormones

Hormones and other micropollutants adversely affect health when residues enter the body via drinking water. Widely…

Weighing the planet’s biological matter

Our planet is teeming with life: Even in the most extreme places, like the scorching deserts…

Iron-rich minerals on Mars could contain life’s fatty acids

A little stream in the south of England could guide the way towards finding evidence for…

Exotic invasions can drive native species extinct

Latest research from the University of Southampton has revealed the impact of exotic species upon native…

Using mobile money in Afghanistan, researchers develop product that helps people to save

Billions of people worldwide, particularly those in developing countries, face challenges saving money. They may already…

Gender parity in tech transfer

The theme of International Women's Day this past March may have been "gender parity," but at…

How to decorate like a Viking

Green is the colour of hope, white symbolises surrender or innocence, and black binds the living…

X-ray fluorescence mapping to measure tumour penetration by a novel anticancer agent

A new anticancer agent developed by the University of Warwick has been studied using microfocus synchrotron…