‘Stop and search’ frequency reduced when law enforcement and academic research cooperate

It has been a busy few days in the fierce debate about addressing the knife crime…

Science images can capture attention and pique curiosity in a way words alone can’t

Were you recently gobsmacked when you saw the very first image of a black hole? I…

Tech-saavy people more likely to trust digital doctors

Would you trust a robot to diagnose your cancer? According to researchers at Penn State, people…

Location and brand affect people’s trust in cloud services

People's stereotypes regarding different locations around the world influence whether they feel secure in storing their…

Damselflies should choose their friends wisely, in order to cope with the cold Scottish climate

Damselflies are more likely to be able to withstand the cold Scottish climate if they are…

Jets and winds from galaxy cores appear to share a common cause

Astronomers have a rough understanding of how galaxies emit jets from their cores. Galaxy cores also…

Amino acid in fruit fly intestines found to regulate sleep

A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in China has found that an amino acid…

Great chocolate is complex mix of science, study finds

The science of what makes good chocolate has been revealed by researchers studying a 140-year-old mixing…

Image: Anchor antenna

This patch antenna under test at ESA's technical heart is designed to maintain a radio link…

What geology reveals about North Korea’s nuclear weapons – and what it obscures

North Korea's leader, Chairman Kim Jong Un, clearly is in no hurry to demilitarize his country.…