Older brain 'too full' for new memories
1-28-2013 |
25
Age-related learning difficulties could be attributed to the fact that we simply run out of memory space.
Superbugs pose "apocalyptic threat"
1-26-2013 | 59
Fresh concerns have been raised over the potential consequences of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Miniature Star Trek 'tractor beam' built
1-26-2013 | 20
Scientists have developed a working Star Trek style tractor bream on a microscopic scale.
Does lightning cause headaches ?
1-25-2013 | 11
New research has suggested that you are more likely to suffer a headache near to lightning strikes.
Is the Internet re-defining our identities ?
1-21-2013 | 20
The prevalence of social networks is changing our view of who we are and our place in the world.
Neanderthal to be born to surrogate mother?
1-19-2013 | 93
There have been indications that a cloning experiment to create a live Neanderthal may be on the cards.
US Navy to stash drones under the sea
1-18-2013 | 11
DARPA is reaching out to the research community to help overcome difficulties in making this a reality.
Doomsday Clock holds at 5 'til midnight
1-16-2013 | 24
There will be no change to the hands of the infamous 'Doomsday Clock' this year, say scientists.
Scientists reverse ageing in mice
1-14-2013 | 24
Harvard University researchers believe it may soon be possible to regenerate human organs.
Clock based on single atom developed
1-13-2013 | 2
A new clock is capable of telling the time using nothing more than a single cesium atom.
Is global warming at a standstill ?
1-10-2013 | 182
New Met Office figures have suggested that global warming has stalled over the last two decades.
Pentagon develops UFO-like airship
VIDEO 1-9-2013 | 33
A vast 230ft airship may soon replace conventional aircraft for hauling cargo over long distances.
Atoms reach record low temperature
1-7-2013 | 27
Scientists have found a way to achieve temperatures lower than the coldest temperature possible.
Can goosebumps reveal when you are lying ?
1-6-2013 | 19
Researchers have been investigating whether goosebumps could be used as a natural lie detector.
New technique to help study cell phone risks
1-4-2013 | 19
A new antenna will help researchers determine if cell phone radiation poses a health risk to humans.
New technology could prevent drink driving
1-2-2013 | 24
Finding effective ways to stop people driving their car while drunk could save many lives each year.
Could pandas help us to tackle superbugs ?
12-31-2012 | 10
Scientists have discovered that Giant Pandas could be a rich new source of antibiotic medications.
Top science breakthroughs of 2012
12-31-2012 | 4
This year's achievements range from the discovery of the Higgs boson to Curiosity landing on Mars.
Antarctic drilling project called off
12-28-2012 | 11
An effort to bore through two miles of Antarctic ice to reach Lake Ellsworth has had to be aborted.
Why was Rudolph the reindeer's nose red ?
12-23-2012 | 26
Rudolph's red nose is a popular topic for songs at Christmas time, but what's the real story behind it ?
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