Category: Science

Having an older sibling, particularly a brother, can stunt growth, work suggests.

Astronomers describe a planet orbiting a star near the end of its life – a…

Multiple nests of one of the UK’s rarest insects are found on the Scottish islands.

A new case of foot-and-mouth disease is confirmed 10 miles from the site of the…

A light source 10 billion times brighter than the Sun could soon be helping scientists…

Rare fragile particles are merged with ordinary electrons to create a new form of matter.

The Russian military tests a giant fuel-air bomb which it says is the biggest non-nuclear…

Gorillas, corals and vultures are all closer to extinction, according to the latest bleak analysis…

The UK government’s chief scientific advisor launches a code of ethics which he hopes will…

Experts say mobile phones do not cause short-term health problems – but refuse to rule…