Tug-of-war drives magnetic north sprint

As far as we know, Earth’s magnetic north has always wandered, but it has recently gained…

Analyze this: Space station facility enables rapid biomedical analysis

In its role as a unique orbiting laboratory, the International Space Station provides a broad range…

Dolphin ancestor's hearing was more like hoofed mammals than today's sea creatures

Vanderbilt University paleontologists are looking into the evolutionary origins of the whistles and squeaks that dolphins…

Five rules to tackle antibiotic resistance

Current efforts to tackle antibiotic resistance are “not nearly radical enough”, a leading scientist says. …

Species facing climate change could find help in odd place: Urban environments

When it comes to wildlife conservation efforts, urban environments could be far more helpful than we…

In guppy courtship, the unusual male wins

When it comes to choosing a mate, female guppies often go for the mates with the…

Another day at the office: Sherpa completes record 23rd Everest climb

For the hardy few, climbing Everest is a bucket-list feat of endurance, danger and wonder. But…

Sport and exercise science graduates contribute 4 billion to the UK economy every year

Sport and Exercise Science (SES) graduates contribute almost £4 billion a year to the UK economy,…

Online complaint system used by Google and Twitter is like the 'Wild West'

The online complaint system used by web giants like Google and Twitter is a ‘Wild West’…

Where there's waste there's fertilizer

We all know plants need nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus. To give crops a boost, they…