Cracking the mystery of nature's toughest material

Nacre, the rainbow-sheened material that lines the insides of mussel and other mollusk shells, is known…

Why targeted immuno-oncology drugs sometimes fail

Researchers report a discovery that helps scientists understand why some tumors lack immune cell infiltration and…

European boost to the all-in-one Bartolomeo service for the Space Station

Quick access to space and high-speed data transfer are paving the way for competitive science on…

Google unveils computer with 'quantum supremacy', rivals say wait a qubit

Alphabet Inc’s Google said on Wednesday it achieved a breakthrough in computing research by using a…

U.S. tech firm Maxar taps startup's software for moon mission

(This October 22 story has been refiled to correct headline to say software rather than robotics,…

Explainer: Google hails 'quantum supremacy', but don't chuck out your PC just yet

Researchers at Google say they have achieved ‘quantum supremacy’, in which a computer harnessing the properties…

Why are bald eagles such great gliders? It's all in the wrist

Birds come in an astounding array of shapes and colours. But it’s their physical prowess—like a…

Understanding local attitudes to snow leopards vital for their ongoing protection

The team of researchers found that local attitudes towards the snow leopard were strongly linked to…

Marmoset monkeys can learn a new dialect

Monkeys and other animals communicate through calls that can differ depending on region. The common marmoset…

Climate change could hasten deterioration of US bridge infrastructure

When most people think of climate change, they think of rising sea levels and more intense…