An octopus is credited by South Korean scientists for leading them to a haul of…
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Phone mast allergy ‘in the mind’
Mobile phone masts are not responsible for the symptoms of ill health some blame them…
Russians to dive below North Pole
Russia is sending a submarine to explore the ocean floor below the North Pole to…
Scientists map elephant evolution
Scientists say they have worked out the date the African and Asian elephants diverged, putting…
Antique engines inspire nano chip
The blueprint for a tiny, rugged mechanical computer has been inspired by ideas put forward…
Greek mastodon find ‘spectacular’
Remains of a mastodon – a mammoth-like animal – are found in northern Greece, including…
Nerve gas antidote made by goats
Scientists genetically modify goats to create a drug in their milk that protects against deadly…
Humans ‘affect global rainfall’
Human-induced climate change has affected global rainfall patterns over the 20th Century, a study suggests.
Fatal virus threatens seal colony
The public is being asked to help monitor Northern Ireland seal colonies following an outbreak…
Offsets deliver where it matters
The backlash against carbon offsetting could whip away funds from some key projects in Asia…