Evolution tells us we might be the only intelligent life in the universe

Are we alone in the universe? It comes down to whether intelligence is a probable outcome…

Origin and chemical makeup of Saturn's Moon Titan's dunes

Astronomers exposed acetylene ice — a chemical that is used on Earth in welding torches and…

Researchers call for responsible development of synthetic biology

Engineering biology is transforming technology and science. Researchers outline the technological advances needed to secure a…

A higher resolution image of human lung development

Researchers provide clearer picture of how lungs develop and discover novel markers to differentiate populations of…

Adoption and fostering: Matching religion and ethnicity makes for happier families

There are around 75,000 children in England who live in care—73% of these children will be…

Image: Hubble snags starry galaxy

In this image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, the galaxy NGC 4380 looks like a…

More than just whale food: Krill's influence on carbon dioxide and global climate

Antarctic krill are well-known for their role at the base of the Southern Ocean food web,…

Discovery raises hopes of preventing streptococci infections

Researchers at the University of Dundee have discovered an enzyme they believe could be key to…

Europe's largest meteorite crater home to deep ancient life

Fractured rocks of impact craters have been suggested to host deep microbial communities on Earth, and…

Energy flow in the nano range

Plants and bacteria can capture the energy of sunlight with light-harvesting antennas and transfer it to…