Science

Danish astronomer Olaus Roemer came up with the first figure for the speed on this day in 1676.

Brendan Cole Dec 07, 2016

Not one for the squeamish.

Lucia Binding Nov 21, 2016

Science is advancing rapidly, so we need to address the long-term implications of altering our genetic makeup.

Dr G. Owen Schaefer Nov 18, 2016

There is a link between short-sightedness and intelligence, a new study claims.

Matt Thomas Oct 09, 2016

The annual ceremony saw prizes given for the year's strangest scientific research.

Brendan Cole Sep 23, 2016

Australian National University finds nanoparticle breakthrough for next-level waterproofing.

James Billington Sep 12, 2016

Significant variations in red blood cells occur between healthy and unhealthy people.

Lucy Pasha-Robinson Sep 11, 2016

Attention-grabbing experiences activate chemicals in parts of the brain crucial in forming new memories.

Aristos Georgiou Sep 09, 2016

When an object is placed inside this picture frame, the laws of time and space seem to warp.

Matt Thomas Sep 04, 2016

Stimulus package could cost up to £4.5bn per year, with farming subsidies promised until 2020.

Aug 13, 2016

Japanese fishermen knew about the whale which was unknown to science.

Jul 30, 2016

Animal testing is cruel, unethical, expensive, and generally inapplicable to humans.

Dr Julia Baines Jul 20, 2016

The technology to use bacteria as a power source is currently only theoretical.

Jul 09, 2016

The 13 scientists, including Peter Higgs, say leaving the EU poses a 'key risk' to research and funding.

William Watkinson Jun 11, 2016

It's unconscionable to treat animals as disposable incubators.

Mimi Bekhechi Jun 07, 2016

Your body will thank you for it.

Lydia Smith Jun 01, 2016

Loss of Y chromosome occurs in up to 17% of men and has been found to increase risk of Alzheimer's.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 24, 2016

UN report lists adulteration of food produce and the spread of viruses like Zika as major concerns.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 21, 2016

Dogs are at risk if allowed to consume a common artificial sweetener

Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 17, 2016

Mary Ann Franco, 70, able to see again after receiving unrelated spinal surgery, following a fall at her Florida home.

Joseph Gamp May 07, 2016

The telescope's infrared camera allows scientists to peer into the heart of our Milky Way

Adam Justice May 05, 2016

Nano engine fuelled by lasers and gold is 'one hundred times more powerful than any other engine known to man'.

James Billington May 03, 2016

A weasel caused a 'severe electrical perturbation' in the early hours of 29 April.

William Watkinson Apr 30, 2016

Elusive 'wonder material' takes graphene's title as the strongest substance ever made.

James Billington Apr 14, 2016

Religious beliefs and scientific thinking clash because different brain areas are involved in both cognitive processes.

Léa Surugue Mar 23, 2016

Itskov is the focus of a BBC documentary that is showcasing his cutting-edge research.

Jason Murdock Mar 13, 2016

Video shows a heart motor pump which could give hope to people born with a missing ventricle.

Adam Justice Mar 11, 2016

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

Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 11, 2016

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

Lucia Binding Mar 10, 2016

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

Adam Justice Mar 08, 2016