International astronomical survey captures remarkable images of the “teenage years” of new worlds
The growing pains of young planets as they enter their teenage phase have been captured in unprecedented detail by an...
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Researchers set out to uncover secrets of Antarctica’s underwater tsunamis
An international team of researchers, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), is setting out to discover how glacier calving around...
Insects are victims too, not just invaders, says study
Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, harlequin ladybird and fire ant....
International research breakthrough for remote Alzheimer’s testing
A groundbreaking international study has demonstrated that Alzheimer's disease biomarkers can be accurately detected using simple finger-prick blood samples that...
Revealed: genetic process which could be treatment target for deadly fungal disease Candida auris
Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat mysterious and deadly fungal infection which has...
Fiddler crabs found to hoover up and break down microplastic particles
New research has found that Fiddler crabs are playing an unheralded role when it comes to hoovering up microplastics found...
Scientists identify distant planet six times bigger than Jupiter
A massive exoplanet orbiting twin stars approximately 500 light-years from Earth has been found by astronomers. HD 143811 b is...
Earth Rover Program launches globally on World Soil Day
The Earth Rover Program launches globally today (World Soil Day), unveiling “soilsmology”, which promises greatly to improve our understanding and...
Penguins ‘starved to death en masse’ as food supply collapsed
Penguins living off the coast of South Africa have likely starved to death en masse during their moulting season as...