Science

The latest science news and developments - from space, to physics, chemistry, zoology, astronomy, and earth sciences

A pack a day for 10 years? That’s ~10% less salary. Researchers link smoking to earnings

Negative income impact strongest among younger, less-educated smokers, Finnish research reveals.

Pterodactyl tail vanes functioned like ship sails, says latest research

The vanes on early pterosaur tails were supported by criss-crossing fibers and tube-like structures, providing stability and direction during flight.

Two new 300-million-year-old plant species discovered in Portugal

Fossils include Palaeopteridium andrenelii, only the second known Noeggerathialean species in the country.

Study reveals sleep technique to weaken bad memories using targeted memory reactivation

During non-REM sleep, participants received auditory cues to reinforce positive memories and reduce negative ones.

This type of cancer is 'getting younger'. Drinking a glass of milk daily may help

Calcium in milk linked to up to 17% lower colorectal cancer risk, University of Oxford research finds.

'82% chance of disaster': Japan raises megaquake probability along Nankai Trough

Japan's government and experts have issued a warning about the increasing likelihood of a mega-earthquake striking the nation within the next 30 years.

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot.

Worldwide public opinion and trust in science remains strong

The research found that demographics with higher trust in science included women, older people, people with a large income, educated people, and those with left-wing or liberal political views.

Scientists put 'Schrödinger's cat' on a chip: New study demonstrates maturity of quantum computing

Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) achieved a milestone in quantum computing by demonstrating Schrödinger's famous thought experiment using an antimony atom.

Nearly complete 11-million-year-old whale skeleton unearthed in German gravel pit

The discovery was made by Wolfgang Höpfner, the twin brother of Gerhard Höpfner, who led the excavation team for several years, according to N-TV.

European scientists spent 4 year drilling in remote site in Antarctica to get to Earth's oldest ice

The ice core provides unprecedented insights into climate conditions more than 800,000 years ago.

Load more
Subscribe for our daily newsletter
Subscribe for our daily newsletter

By subscribing I accept the terms of use and privacy policy