Mexico urges the US to alter plans for expanded fences along their border, saying the…
Category: Science
Robot fins to propel submarines
The distinctive swimming technique of the bluegill sunfish is used to develop agile submarines.
Robots battle for military prize
The finalists of the UK Ministry of Defence “grand challenge” to find new military technology…
Office printers ‘are health risk’
An office laser printer can cause damage to the lungs in the same way as…
Poland halts wetlands road plan
Poland says planned works on a road through one of Europe’s last remaining wetlands will…
Swifts inspire morphing wings
Microplanes with “morphing” wings that make them much more agile have been developed – based…
Left-handedness gene discovered
Scientists discover a gene for left-handedness – which may also increase the risk of mental…
‘Death risk’ from air pollution
Low levels of exposure to air pollution can still increase the risk of dying early,…
MPs’ doubts about research boss
Concerns that the new chairman of the Medical Research Council is not the right man…
Giant truck set for sky-high task
A giant 28-wheel vehicle that will help build a major telescope array in Chile passes…