For All Mankind review: A superb alternative history of the space race

When the Soviet Union lands on the moon first people in the US are shocked. But…

Heather Couper: Broadcaster and astronomer dies at 70

She appeared on TV shows ranging from Blue Peter to The Sky At Night, as well…

Dog domestication during ice age

Analysis of Paleolithic-era teeth from a 28,500-year-old fossil site in the Czech Republic provides supporting evidence…

New test identifies poisonous mushrooms

A simple, portable test that can detect the deadliest of the mushroom poisons in minutes has…

Research shows the way to more efficient EPO production

To many people, EPO rhymes with doping and cycling. But in fact, EPO is an important…

One drug, many diseases

It seems too good to be true: a single drug that could treat humanity’s worst afflictions,…

Five millimeter diameter motor is powered directly with light

Researchers at the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, with colleagues from Poland and…

A spookily good sensor

Scientists from the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) at The University of Tokyo…

Boys with inattention-hyperactivity face increased risk for traumatic brain injuries

Researchers show that boys exhibiting inattention-hyperactivity at age 10 have a higher risk for traumatic brain…

A new way to assess male fertility

Current tests for male fertility include measuring the concentration and motility of spermatozoa. However, other characteristics…