‘Extreme and unusual’ climate trends continue after record 2016

The world continues to experience extreme climate trends after a record breaking 2016, says WMO.

Spider venom may offer stroke therapy

Protein extracted from funnel webs may help minimise the effects of brain damage after a stroke.

Fake data threat

Not all cyber-attacks are about theft, some seek to undermine the trust placed in data and…

LHC: Five new particles hold clues to sub-atomic glue

Researchers discover five new sub-atomic particles that could help to explain how atoms are held together.

Virtual reality could spot concussion in footballers

New technology which could be used by club doctors is being trialled, a BBC investigation finds.

Sperm swimming technique ‘all down to simple maths’

Knowing why some sperm succeed and others fail could help treat male infertility, researchers say.

Secret of a sperm’s success

How a sperm manages to reach the fallopian tubes is clear at last, scientists say.

SpaceX Dragon capsule returns to Earth

The SpaceX Dragon capsule returns to Earth after its mission to the International Space Station.

Hi-tech tribe

How a remote community in Guyana is using cutting-edge software and equipment against deforestation.

Buzz Aldrin launches VR plan to get humans to Mars

The second man to set foot on the Moon, launches a virtual reality movie detailing his…