Japan super typhoon at weekend could hit Rugby World Cup, Grand Prix

A super typhoon among the most powerful in decades was set to hit Japan this holiday…

Researchers use game theory to successfully identify bacterial antibiotic resistance

Washington State University researchers have developed a novel way to identify previously unrecognized antibiotic-resistance genes in…

Whale 'whispers' keep young safe near predators: study

Female Atlantic right whales lower their voices to a whisper when communicating with their young in…

From Med's biggest nesting ground, turtles swim to uncertain future

Freed from its eggshell by a volunteer, the tiny turtle hatchling clambers across a pebble-strewn sandy…

Odds favour Greta Thunberg for Peace Prize, but experts sceptical

Bookmakers seem confident that Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg is a shoo-in for the Nobel…

China says Thailand's panda died from heart attack

A giant panda whose sudden death in Thailand sparked outrage in China last month died from…

Nobel week continues with the Chemistry Prize

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be announced Wednesday, a day after the Physics award…

Scientists identify molecule that could have helped cells survive—and thrive—on early Earth

To truly understand how the body works and improve human health, researchers need to tease apart…

Study recommends special protection of emperor penguins

In a new study published this week (Wednesday 9 October) in the journal Biological Conservation, an…

How bats relocate in response to tree loss

Identifying how groups of animals select where to live is important for understanding social dynamics and…