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![A recent study, published on Nature Neuroscience, lays groundwork for potential development of first neurobiologically-based therapy for patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This research […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/brain-115x115.jpg "Electrical stimulation of the cerebellum may one day relieve the symptoms of autism")
Electrical stimulation of the cerebellum may one day relieve the symptoms of autism
Posted on December 29, 2017 | No CommentsA recent study, published on Nature Neuroscience, lays groundwork for potential development of first neurobiologically-based therapy for patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This research […] -
![Latte art-Instagrammars and stressed-out students alike will no doubt be delighted to hear that two recent studies, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, reveal a […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/14330276248_632e22a587_m-115x115.jpg "Is your coffee habit lengthening your lifespan?")
Is your coffee habit lengthening your lifespan?
Posted on July 22, 2017 | No CommentsLatte art-Instagrammars and stressed-out students alike will no doubt be delighted to hear that two recent studies, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, reveal a […] -
![A new pesticide which halts gene expression in one of North America’s most damaging pests is the first of its kind to be approved by […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2957196516_959967f11c_m-115x115.jpg "Approval of GM maize that kills rootworm larvae using RNAi")
Approval of GM maize that kills rootworm larvae using RNAi
Posted on July 22, 2017 | No CommentsA new pesticide which halts gene expression in one of North America’s most damaging pests is the first of its kind to be approved by […] -
![It has long been known that plants grow directionally, curving and following sunlight to maximise rates of photosynthesis: twelve year olds across the country have […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Sunflower-Field-Hungary-800px-115x115.png "Sunflower slants")
Sunflower slants
Posted on July 22, 2017 | No CommentsIt has long been known that plants grow directionally, curving and following sunlight to maximise rates of photosynthesis: twelve year olds across the country have […] -
![A remarkably well-preserved dinosaur fossil has been found near the city of Ganzhou in southeastern China. The serendipitous discovery came at a school-building site, where […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/oviraptor-115x115.jpg "Remarkable dinosaur fossil found in China")
Remarkable dinosaur fossil found in China
Posted on November 24, 2016 | No CommentsA remarkably well-preserved dinosaur fossil has been found near the city of Ganzhou in southeastern China. The serendipitous discovery came at a school-building site, where […] -
![Lesions on the limbs, nose, and ears of red squirrels were recently observed in Scotland, leading to the discovery that the squirrels were infected with […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/squirrel-115x115.jpg "Red squirrels found to be carrying leprosy")
Red squirrels found to be carrying leprosy
Posted on November 23, 2016 | No CommentsLesions on the limbs, nose, and ears of red squirrels were recently observed in Scotland, leading to the discovery that the squirrels were infected with […] -
![The number of golden eagles has soared in recent years, with more than 500 breeding pairs now in Scotland. This means that the species are […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/eagle-115x115.jpg "Golden eagles make remarkable recovery in Scotland")
Golden eagles make remarkable recovery in Scotland
Posted on November 22, 2016 | No CommentsThe number of golden eagles has soared in recent years, with more than 500 breeding pairs now in Scotland. This means that the species are […] -
![Given Donald Trump’s seeming indifference to facts, it is no surprise that his support within the scientific community was low during the U.S. presidential campaign. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/trump-science-115x115.jpg "Science under Trump – the future for American scientists")
Science under Trump – the future for American scientists
Posted on November 21, 2016 | No CommentsGiven Donald Trump’s seeming indifference to facts, it is no surprise that his support within the scientific community was low during the U.S. presidential campaign. […] -
![Everybody knows about acne – it is estimated that 80% of the world’s population has suffered from it at some point in their lives. But […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/acne-e1479748692727-115x115.jpg "What causes acne?")
What causes acne?
Posted on November 21, 2016 | No CommentsEverybody knows about acne – it is estimated that 80% of the world’s population has suffered from it at some point in their lives. But […] -
![The UK may be about to take a small step closer toward commercial production of high-yielding genetically modified wheat. Agricultural institution Rothamsted Research has applied […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/wheat-field-115x115.jpg "UK moves closer to producing GM wheat")
UK moves closer to producing GM wheat
Posted on November 12, 2016 | No CommentsThe UK may be about to take a small step closer toward commercial production of high-yielding genetically modified wheat. Agricultural institution Rothamsted Research has applied […] -
![Populations of wild mammals, birds, amphibians, fish and reptiles have declined by 58% from 1970 to 2012, according to the Living Planet Report 2016. This […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/elephants-115x115.jpg "Earth could lose two-thirds of its vertebrates by 2020")
Earth could lose two-thirds of its vertebrates by 2020
Posted on November 11, 2016 | No CommentsPopulations of wild mammals, birds, amphibians, fish and reptiles have declined by 58% from 1970 to 2012, according to the Living Planet Report 2016. This […] -
![How can you fall 10 storeys uninjured? Jump off an 11-storey building. If the end of Rosetta’s comet-chasing mission has left you feeling a lack […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mar-115x115.jpg "Schiaparelli Space Probe crashes into Mars")
Schiaparelli Space Probe crashes into Mars
Posted on November 7, 2016 | No CommentsHow can you fall 10 storeys uninjured? Jump off an 11-storey building. If the end of Rosetta’s comet-chasing mission has left you feeling a lack […] -
![A small fossil found in 2004 is thought to contain mineralized brain tissue of a dinosaur related to the Iguanodon. This is the first time […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Iguanodon_skull-115x115.jpg "Brain tissue discovered in dinosaur fossil")
Brain tissue discovered in dinosaur fossil
Posted on November 5, 2016 | No CommentsA small fossil found in 2004 is thought to contain mineralized brain tissue of a dinosaur related to the Iguanodon. This is the first time […] -
![In a fantastic leap in neuro-prosthetics, University of Pittsburgh scientists have created a mind-controlled robotic arm capable of ‘feeling’. Nathan Copeland, 28, was paralysed from […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/prosthetic-arm-115x115.jpg "Neuroprosthesis restores sense of touch in paralysed man")
Neuroprosthesis restores sense of touch in paralysed man
Posted on November 2, 2016 | No CommentsIn a fantastic leap in neuro-prosthetics, University of Pittsburgh scientists have created a mind-controlled robotic arm capable of ‘feeling’. Nathan Copeland, 28, was paralysed from […]
