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Destabilising addiction memories turns out to be a surprisingly effective long-term treatment for alcoholism...

If you find it difficult to change your diet, look at what these bacteria did…

Tiny micropolymers can preserve key nutrients in food supplements...

The genetic changes that protect ash trees against ash dieback disease have been uncovered by UK scientists...

This interactive display uses sound to produce 3D video and audio...

In every generation there is about a 1% chance of a child’s father not actually being the mother’s husband...

Sunlight can be harnessed with a new catalyst to turn CO2 back into a carbon neutral fuel

Enjoyment of pop songs is down to the uncertainty and surprise created by certain chords...

Being called a bird brain might not be such a bad thing…

Measles erases the immune system's memory of past infections, two new studies revealed this week...

Engineers claim to have developed a battery technology for super-quick charging of electric vehicles…

After decades, researchers have discovered how measles erases our immune system’s memory of past infections...

Ditching a raft of genes helped marine mammals to adapt to life afloat...

Global wildlife trade affects whole groups of species, with up to 3,000 more species predicted to be affected.

How analysing books can help policy making.

Twisting and untwisting fibres could become the mechanism for more environmentally friendly fridges...

A small study found that exercise reduced the brain shrinkage rate in people at risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers find that restoring sensation in amputated legs seems to make walking easier...

A strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria absorb fewer nutrients, but thrive in hospital environments...

Magnetic springs to break down microplastics

How can bacteria cool the climate?

A new compound could lead to less flammable batteries

Oil wastewater is produced by oil companies and has been linked to increases in earthquake magnitude.

The emotional wellbeing of both mothers and fathers prenatally can effect behavioural problems in toddlers