Obesity linked to early-life antibiotics exposure
Antibiotics may promote fat growth and alter the human microbiome.
The Milky Way has a twin
Or maybe even two…scientists have found a group of galaxies that look just like ours.
New cancer drug key to male contraceptive pill
Scientists believe they are a step closer to developing a male contraceptive pill after they developed a cancer drug that interrupted sperm production in mice.
Where do place fields originate?
Silent pyramidal cells in the hippocampus can be converted into active place cells.
Colour-changing robot inspired by octopus
The cephalopod’s impressive camouflage led scientists to create a rubbery new robot.
Ichthyosaurs suffered from the bends
These ancient reptiles may have injured themselves during long deep-sea dives.
Mutant butterflies linked to Fukushima disaster
Forget your childhood radioactive superheroes, these insects have a lot more to worry about.
Are we hardwired to cooperate or bully?
Research into bullying sheds light on the evolution of human egalitarian societies.
