A copy of the physicist's signed PhD thesis sells for £584,750, nearly four time the guide…
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Finland: Where second-hand comes first
As concern grows about climate change and resources, is it time to re-use more of our…
Oldest cave painting of an animal discovered in Borneo
Scientists spent several days trekking through rural Borneo to find the 40,000-year-old artwork.
‘Oldest animal painting’ discovered in Borneo
The earliest known painting of an animal has been identified in a cave on the island…
Climate change: Bug covered ‘bionic mushroom’ generates clean energy
Mushrooms for lunch inspire scientists to try to generate electricity from a fungus covered in bacteria.
ExoMars: Where to send Europe’s robot rover?
The joint Europe-Russia mission to the Red Planet in 2020 needs a destination to go do…
Northern white rhino: New hopes for IVF rescue
A new study raises hopes of saving one of the last animals of its kind -…
Metop weather satellite launches into orbit
Europe sends up a front-line weather satellite containing components made over a decade ago.
Ozone: The Earth’s protective shield is repairing
The ozone layer is finally healing from damage humans have caused, according to the United Nations.
Helpline to tackle bullying in chemistry
Bullying and harassment helpline could help people working in the sciences.