Tim Peake reveals space debris cracked window of International Space Station
Tim Peake shares image of window chipped by a tiny, fast-moving fragment.
May 13, 2016
Scalp bacteria to blame for embarrassing dandruff
An imbalance of scalp bacteria leads to severe dandruff, scientists have discovered.
May 12, 2016
PTSD: Fat hormone involved in risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder
Study in mice shows low levels of adiponectin impedes their ability to overcome fear.
May 12, 2016
Climate change: Extreme African heatwaves may spark 'humanitarian crisis of unknown dimensions'
Scientists warn Africa could experience four extreme heatwaves annually by 2075 due to geographical location.
May 12, 2016
Mystery behind vast mounds spanning South America's wetlands solved
Regularly-shaped mounds covering a vast landscape are made by earthworm excrement.
May 11, 2016
Mystery bend in Hawaiian-Emperor seamount caused by movement near Earth's core
Unusual bend in Hawaiian-Emperor seamount is not seen anywhere else on Earth
May 11, 2016
World's oldest axe discovered in Australia is 49,000-years-old
The world's oldest axe was created just after humans colonised Australia 50,000 years ago.
May 10, 2016
'Virtual heart' predicts risk of sudden cardiac death from arrhythmia
Scientists can develop a computer model of a patient's heart, and test their risk of developing arrhythmia.
May 10, 2016
Ancient 'killer walrus' was not the bone-crunching beast scientists had believed
Scientists suggest Pelagiarctos thomasi ate small animals rather than large marine creatures and sea birds.
May 10, 2016
Yellow fever poised to become global health emergency with WHO urged to take action
Two academics say World Health Organization needs to tackle yellow fever outbreak as matter of urgency.
May 10, 2016
Artificial skin that removes wrinkles and restores youth created by scientists
A synthetic skin can tighten area under the eyes and has a better elasticity than real skin.
May 09, 2016
Earth's mantle moves ten times faster than previously thought
Over five to ten million years, the Earth's surface can move up and down by as much as 5km
May 09, 2016
Manchester City: From Macclesfield to Madrid - One fan's perspective on an incredible journey
IBTimes UK reporter Matt Atherton describes life as a City fan, before they head to Madrid.
May 04, 2016
Climate change: Middle East and North Africa to become uninhabitable forcing mass migration
Extreme temperatures will force millions of people to leave vast areas of the world.
May 03, 2016
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is lightning capital of the world
Lake Maracaibo has more than 230 lightning flashes per square kilometre every year.
May 03, 2016
Madagascar: Three new species of mouse lemur discovered
Study found three new species of mouse lemur in Madagascar; the smallest primates in the world.
May 03, 2016
Three potentially habitable planets offer best chance of finding alien life
Scientists found at least two planets lying in the 'habitable zone' of their system, just 40 light years away.
May 02, 2016
Ultra-luminous x-ray sources seen spewing out gas at a quarter of the speed of light
Gas is being expelled from the centre of two ultra-luminous x-ray sources in nearby galaxies.
Apr 29, 2016
Eating chocolate every day 'reduces risk of heart disease'
100g of chocolate every day could have health benefits by reducing the risk of high blood sugar.
Apr 29, 2016
Condoms in porn encourage men to practise safer sex
Pornography could be used a protective measure in reducing the spread of STDs.
Apr 28, 2016
Half of the world's farmed fish 'going deaf' from ear deformities
Half of farmed fish have deformed earbones, which reduces their hearing by up to 50%.
Apr 28, 2016
Waiting until 66 to retire linked with longer life
People retiring at 66 have a reduced risk of death by 11%, compared to people retiring at 65 or earlier.
Apr 28, 2016
Scientists edge closer to growing blood stem cells in lab
More blood could be available for life-threatening blood disorder patients, including leukaemia and lymphoma.
Apr 28, 2016
Mindfulness reduces risk of depression relapse and is just as effective as antidepressants
Mindfulness reduces the risk of relapse in depression patients - with or without antidepressants.
Apr 27, 2016
Rapidly-evolving swine flu viruses could infect humans and cause pandemic
Scientists analyse 600 strains on flu to better understand risk posed by pigs.
Apr 27, 2016
China: Childhood obesity rates 'explode' as Western lifestyles take over
In 1985, less than 1% of Chinese children were obese. Now, 17% of boys and 9% of girls have an obese BMI.
Apr 27, 2016
Greenland: High Arctic air pressure may be causing extreme weather in the UK
Climate change could be shifting Greenland's weather patterns, which is pushing cold air toward the UK.
Apr 27, 2016
Blood-sucking bed bugs prefer red and black and are repelled by yellow and green
Bed bugs tend to move toward the colour red as they themselves are red, and tend to live in packs.
Apr 26, 2016
Ants build living rafts to save them from floods and remember seating plan every time
Ants can build rafts made entirely from the insect themselves, and become more organised with every flood.
Apr 26, 2016
Nightshade plant bleeds nectar to call ants to its defence
Nightshade secretes nectar from its wounds, attracting ants that attack the herbivore and defend the plant.
Apr 25, 2016
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