news Archive
-
![A baby boy with the DNA of three people was born on 6 April and appears to be healthy, according to doctors from the US […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/3-person-baby-115x115.jpg "World’s first three-person baby born using new technique")
World’s first three-person baby born using new technique
Posted on October 11, 2016 | No CommentsA baby boy with the DNA of three people was born on 6 April and appears to be healthy, according to doctors from the US […] -
![In September, I discovered the most exciting news article I’ve read this year. Private spaceflight company SpaceX announced their long-term goal is to colonise Mars […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/space-x-115x115.jpg "SpaceX – a future on Mars?")
SpaceX – a future on Mars?
Posted on October 9, 2016 | No CommentsIn September, I discovered the most exciting news article I’ve read this year. Private spaceflight company SpaceX announced their long-term goal is to colonise Mars […] -
![It’s astounding that the most recent triumph of the Hubble telescope gives us a snapshot of the universe from 97% of the way back to […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/hubble-115x115.jpg "Hubble glimpses the furthest galaxy yet")
Hubble glimpses the furthest galaxy yet
Posted on March 8, 2016 | No CommentsIt’s astounding that the most recent triumph of the Hubble telescope gives us a snapshot of the universe from 97% of the way back to […] -
![A new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cancer_cells-_death_step_1-115x115.jpg "Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed")
Cancer’s ‘Achilles heel’ revealed
Posted on March 7, 2016 | No CommentsA new method of cancer treatment revealed that targets its weaknesses… In 2012 Cancer Research UK reported 161,823 deaths from cancer in the UK alone. […] -
![A long time ago in a galaxy far far away R2d2 set out to take over the genome ….. Selfish elements are genes or sections […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1362631849SgS-115x115.jpg "DNA Takeover")
DNA Takeover
Posted on February 28, 2016 | No CommentsA long time ago in a galaxy far far away R2d2 set out to take over the genome ….. Selfish elements are genes or sections […] -
![Worldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/10080374656_1d802535cb_z-115x115.jpg "A Cure for Cancer ?")
A Cure for Cancer ?
Posted on February 24, 2016 | No CommentsWorldwide in 2012 there were 14.1 million cases of cancer and 8.2 million deaths. Macmillan warns that by 2020 almost one in two people will […] -
![A new technique, devised by scientists working at DESY (German electron synchrotron), could revolutionise crystallography. The research lead by Professor Henry Chapman should allow easier […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/complex-protein-115x115.png "Shining a Light on the Structure of Biomolecules")
Shining a Light on the Structure of Biomolecules
Posted on February 16, 2016 | No CommentsA new technique, devised by scientists working at DESY (German electron synchrotron), could revolutionise crystallography. The research lead by Professor Henry Chapman should allow easier […] -
![Put down your phone and get some sleep… Why you may ask? Well, this week, in the first study of its kind, a link has […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sleep-on-it_preview-300x170-115x115.png "Texting at Night May Lead to Lower Grades")
Texting at Night May Lead to Lower Grades
Posted on February 2, 2016 | No CommentsPut down your phone and get some sleep… Why you may ask? Well, this week, in the first study of its kind, a link has […] -
![Can you remember the last time you put those running shoes on? No? Maybe that’s the problem…. This week in the Journal of the International […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/6788702542_943e8bca6b_z-115x115.jpg "Can Physical Activity Improve Memory ?")
Can Physical Activity Improve Memory ?
Posted on December 7, 2015 | No CommentsCan you remember the last time you put those running shoes on? No? Maybe that’s the problem…. This week in the Journal of the International […] -
![Ever wondered how animals such as fruit flies, whales or pigeons are able to navigate? The answer may lie in research published in Nature Materials […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Compass Discovered in the Fruit Fly")
Compass Discovered in the Fruit Fly
Posted on November 30, 2015 | No CommentsEver wondered how animals such as fruit flies, whales or pigeons are able to navigate? The answer may lie in research published in Nature Materials […] -
Large Testes vs Loud Howls
Posted on November 3, 2015 | No CommentsThis week in Current Biology a team of scientists have found the first evidence for an evolutionary trade-off between vocal investment and testes size. The […] -
Success For Europe’s First Non-Beating Heart Transplant
Posted on April 6, 2015 | No CommentsA medical team from Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, led by consultant surgeon Stephen Large, has performed the first non-beating heart transplant in Europe. The recipient of the […] -
Bionic Reconstruction
Posted on March 5, 2015 | No CommentsBionic reconstruction is a new technique, devised by researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and engineers from the University Medical Center Goettingen. It has […] -
Binge-drinking among young people is falling, statistics show
Posted on February 23, 2015 | No CommentsIn a world where Tesco Value Vodka, Rugby Imbibition Masters, Wetherspoons and Thursday Bridge exists, it may be a bit hard to believe that the […]
