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First images of the common cold virus

Saving lives one 3D image at a time.

Not so happy feet.

The hormone-disrupting chemical makes it hard for fish to recognise their own species.

Sedentary behaviour has been linked to a number of diseases, including cancer.

Protection against skin cancer can be added to the list of health benefits that come with drinking coffee.

Scientists are using a giant block of ice to detect neutrinos.

Scientists have discovered the elusive cells responsible for the sense of magnetoreception in trout noses.

Spaceflight may extend the lifespan of worms, found researchers after conducting experiments on ageing.

Urbanisation could contribute to the demise of microbats, one of nature’s forgotten superheros.

A common diabetes drug comes with a useful side effect.