People
By Jill Dando News With just one month to go until the opening of Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and Youat the Science and Industry Museum on 14 February, today new details have been released on what visitors can expect in this sense-sational adventure, with tickets available now. Over 30 fun-filled
Animals
By Jill Dando News Researchers from Swansea and Deakin Universities have found that marine animals across mammals, birds and reptiles swim at similar relative depths when travelling and not feeding to save energy. Dr Kimberley Stokes, Professor Graeme Hays and Dr Nicole Esteban from Swansea and Deakin Universities led research
Mental Health
By Jill Dando News The average UK person spends just 7% of their time (or 86 minutes) outdoors during the work week. This is shocking to hear – but with our busy schedules, it’s no wonder many of us can only find a few minutes each day to get outside.
People
By Jill Dando News A good night’s sleep does more than just help you feel rested—it might literally clear your mind. A new study published in the Cell Press journal Cell shows how deep sleep may wash away waste buildup in the brain during waking hours, an essential
Animals
In a groundbreaking discovery that challenges previous assumptions about animal behavior, researchers have found that chimpanzees, like humans, continue playing well into adulthood – especially before engaging in cooperative activities. The study, published in Current Biology on November 21, observed three groups of chimps in Côte d'Ivoire's
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By Jill Dando News Researchers in China have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by “touching” their leaves with an electrode. The robot can measure properties such as surface texture and water content that cannot be determined using existing visual approaches, according to
Animals
By Jill Dando News A new science centre which will play a “significant role” in the conservation of the world’s most threatened species has opened at Chester Zoo. The new International Centre for Zoo Science will enable researchers to study some of the world’s most threatened species, and
Science
By Jill Dando News A new independent economic study has concluded that the Met Office will deliver benefits worth £56 billion to the UK economy over the next ten years, equivalent to a return of almost £19 for every £1 of public money spent. This underscores the significant economic benefits
Science
By Science Reporter, Jill Dando News Super astronomy photos have won photographers prestigious awards. Scientists are now investigating the giant object in a transnational collaboration. It could be the largest such structure nearest to us in the Universe. The image will be on display alongside the winners of the other
Science
By Science Correspondent, Jill Dando News Space and the universe has kept many a scientist in awe and baffled for the longest time. Now they are buzzing after the possible discovery of evidence of a new Earth-like planet - Planet Nine. The team behind the research say the planet may