How many Earth-like planets are around sun-like stars?

A new study provides the most accurate estimate of the frequency that planets that are similar…

New study: Fracking prompts global spike in atmospheric methane

As methane concentrations increase in the Earth’s atmosphere, chemical fingerprints point to a probable source: shale…

Making sense of a '7.1' earthquake

The fault underneath the town of Ridgecrest, California, has no name because scientists did not discover…

DJ Luca, ESA flag

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano made space (and music) history on 13 August 2019 when he broadcast…

Breakthrough in understanding of magnetic monopoles could signal new technologies

A breakthrough in understanding how the quasi-particles known as magnetic monopoles behave could lead to the…

Improved sewage treatment has increased biodiversity over past 30 years

A higher standard of wastewater treatment in the UK has been linked to substantial improvements in…

The first DJ in space

ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano made space (and music) history on 13 August when he broadcast the…

Revolutionising the CRISPR method

Everyone’s talking about CRISPR-Cas. This biotechnological method offers a relatively quick and easy way to manipulate…

Develop your personal skills: New research offers lessons for young people heading for university

New research on the importance of non-cognitive skills—such as conscientiousness, self-esteem and feeling in control of…

New study reveals unique dietary strategy of a tropical marine sponge

Research conducted at the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) at Mānoa School of Ocean and Earth Science…