The world continues to experience extreme climate trends after a record breaking 2016, says WMO.
Author: BBC News - Science & Environment
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…