Astronomers are conducting a search for planets in the nearby star system Alpha Centauri. Such…
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Cholera bacteria infect more effectively with a simple twist of shape
The bacteria behind the life-threatening disease cholera initiates infection by coordinating a wave of mass…
Why do killer whales go through menopause? Mother-daughter conflict is key
Killer whales are one of only three species that are known to go through menopause,…
Scientists switch on predatory kill instinct in mice
Researchers have isolated the brain circuitry that coordinates predatory hunting, according to a new study….
How well do we understand the relation between incorrect chromosome number, cancer?
Researchers report surprising results of experiments intended to explore the consequences of having too many…
Tidal lagoon: £1.3bn Swansea Bay project backed by review
Plans for a £1.3bn tidal lagoon off Swansea are backed in a government-commissioned review.
Whale menopause mystery solved
By studying the long lives of killer whale families, researchers say they have solved the…
3-D printing could transform future membrane technology
Researchers suggest developments in 3-D printing techniques could open the door to the advancement of…
Exercise … It does a body good: 20 minutes can act as anti-inflammatory
It’s well known that regular physical activity has health benefits, including weight control, strengthening the…
‘Shrew’-d study: Arctic shrews, parasites indicate climate change effect on ecosystems
The shrew and its parasites — even 40-year-old preserved ones — are the new indicators…