A step towards hydrogen energy with nanostructures
Engineers have demonstrated that hydrogen can be released and reabsorbed from a promising new storage material.
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.
Top predators in crisis
In many places, the numbers of large predators have fallen by more than 90 per cent over the course of a few decades. Scientists are working feverishly to learn how this dearth of…
Mutant butterflies linked to Fukushima disaster
Forget your childhood radioactive superheroes, these insects have a lot more to worry about.
Eye of the spider…or not
A German scientist has discovered the world’s first eyeless huntsman spider.
Are we hardwired to cooperate or bully?
Research into bullying sheds light on the evolution of human egalitarian societies.
Powerful punches come from the brain
The brain structures of karate experts reflect their punching ability.
