Biofuels could spell bad news for the oceans

Debate ranges on over how to solve the problem of global emissions of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels. A new study has shown that if we’re not careful, growing crops to turn into biofuels could spell disaster in the sea by worsening so-called ‘marine dead zones’ where wildlife is wiped out ...

Green tea help bones grow

If you are a tea addict – like Helen – and you fancy a health boost in your daily cuppa, than you could do a lot worse than reach for a swig of green tea, apparently one of the world’s most popular drinks. Along side all the other potential health benefits it comes with – it is allegedly good for o...

New prostate cancer genes found

Scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research and the University of Cambridge, funded by Cancer Research UK, have made another important addition to our knowledge about the genes involved in prostate cancer.  They've discovered nine new gene variations that can increase the risk of the disease...

The robot doctors are coming!

Robot surgery research is definitely taking off – for example, surgeons can do keyhole surgery on patients even if they're in a different country. Now new technology is improving compatibility  between robot systems, allowing doctors to use the internet to operate surgical robots all over the w...

This week in science history - The discovery of Ötzi the Iceman

This week in science history saw, in 1991, the discovery of Ötzi the Iceman in the Ötztal Alps between Austria and Italy. His body is the oldest naturally preserved mummy found in Europe and due to the excellent preservation, he has told us much about Copper Age people...