Astronomers have found an exoplanet more than twice the size of Earth to be potentially habitable,…
Portable 'electronic nose' can accurately pick up esophageal cancer precursor
A portable ‘electronic nose’ can accurately pick up the precursor condition to food pipe (esophageal) cancer,…
China’s Rover Finds Layers of Surprise Under Moon’s Far Side
The Chang’e-4 mission, the first to land on the lunar far side, is demonstrating the promise…
Red pandas are two species, not one
The discovery comes from new research that could boost conservation plans. Click here for…
'Low' socioeconomic status is the biggest barrier to STEM participation
A new study has found that socioeconomic status (SES) has the strongest impact on whether secondary…
Multi-sensor band quickly and simply records subtle changes in patients with MS
An international team of scientists has developed a new, multi-sensor tool that measures subtle changes in…
Drivers of expensive cars less likely to yield for pedestrians
What does the car you drive say about your manners? New study finds that drivers of…
Hearing aids may delay cognitive decline
Wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults and improve brain function, according to…
Genetic study shows the red panda is actually two separate species
Red pandas, the bushy-tailed and russet-furred bamboo munchers that dwell in Asian high forests, are not…
Docking gives telecoms satellite new lease of life
A shepherding spacecraft grabs an ageing telecoms satellite to help extend its mission life. …