Science

The newly discovered bacterium, Ideonella sakaiensis, manages to break down PET compounds and digest it.

An all-star cast not enough to save the comedy after just 10 half-hour episodes.

The ghostly creature was filmed by the crew on 27 February 2016 off the coast of Hawaii.

Remains of two lion cubs were found in Russia's north-eastern Sakha Republic in August 2015

Bees have declined two thirds in 10 years – varroa and the deformed wing virus may finish them off for good.

The observation is a major step back in time to when the universe was just 3% of its current age.

Researchers say they can harness a patient's immune system to kill malignant tumours.

MIT researchers' solar technology breakthrough could lead to solar clothing.

Glowee's bioluminescent lighting hopes to bring naturally-produced light to French retail stores in 2017.

Moseley discovered the atomic number which measures how many protons elements have.

Kaspersky director Marco Preuss looks at the future of biometric technology and bio-cybersecurity.

Virtual therapy could help patients suffering from depression, a new study has suggested.

Time-keeping experts in Germany may have broken accuracy records and nullified all your excuses for being late.

New brain implant the size of a paperclip send brain signals to limbs and exoskeletons.

Experts say the UK needs a 'body farm' so rotting corpses can be observed for forensic science.

Prosthetic leg allows dog to preserve its natural anatomy.

What happens to a gun fired underwater? A scientist shoots an assault rifle at himself to find out.

Professor Hawking said that scientific and technological advances were humanity's biggest threats

IBTimes UK looks at our favourite new species discovered in 2015.

IBTimes UK brings you five weird science stories of 2015.

A study from the University of Utrecht shows that scientists' use of 'positive' words has risen 880%.

The muscle suit can carry up to 30kg in weight to prevent work-related injuries.

Nasa is preparing to launch a rocket into space to study The Great Barred Spiral Galaxy.

Mouse movements linked to emotional state of computer users.

Swedish study traces dog domestication origin to Southeast Asia.

The new software allows the AI system to identify handwritten alphabets as quickly as humans can do.

At 27.45m high, it is the tallest concrete building to be tested in an earthquake simulation.

Forget gold or diamonds, this nano-sized material is pricier than anything on Earth.

Device is already in use on the battlefield and will now be used on the US population.

Diamond Nanothread offers strong and versatile-shaped structures that could rival graphene.