The world’s only population of Javan rhinoceros, already under severe threat from poaching, could go…
Category: Science
Experimental technology monitors and maintains drug levels in the body
A new technology can monitor and maintain the level of drug in the bloodstream of…
Sugar or protein? How fruit fly brains control what they choose to eat
Using fruit flies, researchers say they have identified a specific and very small set of…
Laser, sound waves provide live views of organs in action
Biomedical engineers are now able to take a live, holistic look at the inner workings…
African lions under same threats as extinct sabre-toothed tigers faced
African lions are under the same threats extinct sabre-toothed tigers faced.
Harnessing geometric frustration to tune batteries for greater power
A new generation of higher-powered batteries for phones and cameras could result from ground-breaking research.
Nipping flu pandemics in the bud
The threat of a major flu pandemic is a perennial concern. Now scientists have developed…
New method can selectively remove micropollutants from water
Engineers have developed a new way to get toxic micropollutants, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals, out…
Live interactions with robots increase their perceived human likeness
A recent study found that people who watched live interactions with a robot were more…
‘Fingertip touch’ clue to human ancestors exploiting treetop environments
Research suggests that ancestral humans may have been more adept at negotiating unstable arboreal environment…