Observing the Sun
The European Space Agency (ESA) will launch the Solar Orbiter mission in 2017. It will investigate the connections between the Sun and the heliosphere, the magnetic bubble that surrounds our solar system….
Next step in HIV prevention research
The International Microbicide Conference 2012 looks at which methods work and the next steps in developing these.
Why are berries healthy?
Berries are sometimes regarded as superfoods that slow cancer growth and prevent disease.
Tiny spherules reveal asteroid impact history
More asteroids hit Earth billion of years ago than we thought.
Glowing can be an effective camouflage
Small-eye pigmy sharks’ bellies shine to disguise them from predators.
Brain scans predict weight and sexual behaviour
Functional MRI scans can reliably judge a person’s most basic appetites.
Choosing the right partner is a survival skill
Love is a battlefield — and the male wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) is one of its survivors.
Happiness is the key to a healthy heart
Positive emotions may protect against cardiovascular diseases.
