The UK was misguided to shun human spaceflight, says Europe’s space station chief.
Category: Science
Cat joins exclusive genome club
Pedigree cat Cinnamon makes scientific history by becoming the first feline to have its DNA…
Giant telescope’s double vision
The LBT – what will be one of the world’s most powerful telescopes – will…
Parrotfish to aid reef repair
A vividly coloured tropical fish could be the key to saving coral reefs from terminal…
Biofuel rush harmful, Oxfam warns
The rush to cash in on EU biofuel demands could destroy the livelihoods of farmers…
Major bird survey gets under way
More than 50,000 birdwatchers are to take part in one of Britain’s biggest bird surveys.
Cell stains create a ‘brainbow’
Scientists use the latest cell staining techniques to create a colourful “brainbow” of the tissues…
UK energy savings ‘miscalculated’
Energy savings in UK homes could be up to 30% lower than previously thought, threatening…
Be thin to cut cancer, study says
Shed weight, avoid bacon and cut alcohol consumption if you want to reduce your cancer…
Awesome beasts roved ancient site
A Spanish team investigates a site where giant hyenas, giraffes, zebras and sabretoothed cats lived…