Loch Ness monster might just be a giant eel, say scientists

Scotland’s fabled Loch Ness monster could possibly be a giant eel, scientists said on Thursday after…

Diversity increases ecosystem stability

Forestry scientists demonstrate that forests that are more diverse are also more productive and more resilient. …

The future of mind control

Scientists are blurring the distinction between brain and machine, designing nanoelectronics that look, move, and feel…

UN offers use of ESA’s hypergravity centrifuge to researchers worldwide

Imagine being able to increase the force of gravity simply by turning a dial. A United…

Tyrannosaurus rex had 'air-con' in its head

Two holes in the mighty predator’s head may have helped it lose heat, according to scientists. …

ɸ-week live

ESA’s ɸ-week on 9–13 September explores how open science and innovation can benefit from the latest…

How the skull of humanity's oldest known ancestor is changing our understanding of evolution

The recent discovery of a 3.8m-year-old cranium (skull without the lower jaw) is the hottest topic…

Tiny specks in space could be the key to finding Martian life

Next year, both NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will send new rovers to Mars…

Maintaining strong community ties boosts survival rates after a crisis

Strong community ties and government support for homeowners living in vulnerable areas boost survival rates and…

Almost one in five of generation Y surveyed have fallen into debt by using contactless and online payments, research say

Almost one in five of generation Y surveyed say they have fallen into debt from making…