Science

Animal evolution is being influenced by the urban environment in ways which could have potentially harmful consequences for humans.

New research shines a light on the evolution of turn-taking – a behaviour that forms the basis of a range of social interactions, including communication and language.

Forget clean eating, "clean sleeping" is the latest health trend - and you better believe Gwyneth Paltrow is a fan.

The latest generation of the RoboBee has potential uses ranging from search-and-rescue operations to environmental monitoring and biological studies.

Breakthrough could save pork industry millions of dollars, producing healthier meat and improving the welfare of the animals.

Researchers have created two-dimensional materials, just one atom thick, which could revolutionize how we do chemistry and may lead to enhanced electronics, among other things.

Space is everywhere around us, but for centuries, philosophers and scientists have not been able to agree on what it actually is.

A new study found that low doses were beneficial to the speaking abilities of native German speakers who had recently learnt to speak Dutch.

In 2006, large quantities of boiling mud began pouring out of vents in the ground at various sites across the Indonesian island of Java, causing thousands to flee.

Over 110 generations, males who had to compete with other males for female attention were able to produce more seductive melodies.

The unusual behaviour is the first documented evidence of widespread interaction between the freshwater and saltwater animals.

76 new genes have been identified which could help scientists develop new drugs that are effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria.

The participants must remain in the same position for entire duration of the Nasa study, which causes their bodies to adapt as if they were in space.

The gruesome "undertaking behaviours" were found to increase the chances of a new colony succeeding.

Novae occur when dying stars dramatically erupt back into life, suddenly becoming incredibly bright. When they were first observed, they were mistaken for new stars.

The images - from John Glenn and Buzz Aldrin - are up for auction. They are original, gelatin silver or chromogenic prints produced by Nasa following space missions.

One of the main drawbacks of renewable energy is its variability, but storing the electricity generated in batteries is prohibitively expensive with current technology.

Fossils dismissed in the 1970s as a common species have now been identified as a new kind of ichthyosaur. Researchers made the discovery after exposing evidence of fakery.

New psychological research has found that listening to someone without looking at them is the most effective way to understand how they're feeling.

Study suggests that women's brains tend to to expect a reward for prosocial behaviour, while men's brains respond more to selfish behaviour.

The technique could bring an economy based on hydrogen fuels - which only emit water - a step closer to reality.

He could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now.

Harnessing the power of evaporation could provide as much as 70% of the energy the US is currently producing.

University of Manchester develop a gadget that uses laser to detect counterfeit spirits.

Using combination of therapies could help people 'unlearn' fears and phobias.

The pioneering spacecraft has revolutionised our understanding of the solar system.

Material is able to distinguish between hot and cold.

The next time you bash your thumb with a hammer, yelling out a swear word could help you relieve pain, scientists say.

Scientists perfect the desalination process to make seawater purification cheaper and more available.

Atomic-sized Bobcat Nanowagon revealed potential breakthrough for molecular machines.