Why chocolate feels so good — it is all down to lubrication

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of…

Researchers measure size-luminosity relation of galaxies less than a billion years after Big Bang

A team has studied the relation between galaxy size and luminosity of some of the earliest…

Theoretical computations identify a solid-state hydrogen storage material's key bottleneck

Magnesium hydride has long been touted for its potential to store large amounts of hydrogen, something…

A precision arm for miniature robots

Until now, microscopic robotic systems have had to make do without arms. Now researchers have developed…

Feathered robotic wing paves way for flapping drones

Birds fly more efficiently by folding their wings during the upstroke, according to a recent study.…

Support from others in stressful times can ease impact of genetic depression risk, study suggests

Reaching out to support a person when they’re under stress is always a good idea. But…

Hubble finds hungry black hole twisting captured star into donut shape

Black holes are gatherers, not hunters. They lie in wait until a hapless star wanders by.…

Why older fathers pass on more genetic mutations to their offspring

It’s not just the number of mutations that matters. It’s the failure to fix them too. …

Hand washing fabrics reduces microplastic release compared with machine washing

From tiny plankton to massive whales, microplastics have been found throughout the ocean food chain. One…

Fossils reveal dinosaurs of prehistoric Patagonia

A study is providing a glimpse into dinosaur and bird diversity in Patagonia during the Late…