In Short

Why is skin to skin contact important for babies?

What's the latest on the volcanic eruptions in Hawaii?

What is the exercise paradox?

Knowing where Earth's freshwater is accumulating, or perhaps more critically, disappearing is of paramount...

What causes neurons to die in MND and frontotemporal dementia?

Could a drug treatment for cancer in Tasmanian Devils be on the horizon?

The population will be 9 billion in 2050, can we feed everyone and keep them healthy?

How did the peacock get it's dramatic appearance?

From small to large animals, Frenetic Genetic explore the science of breeding!

Mosquitoes can't resist the smell of some people, but why?

Scientists have engineered mice to develop motorneurone disease to discover new ways to combat the condition...

A longer interview with Grant Miller from Border Force at Heathrow Airport's 'Dead Shed'

Stem cells can help to tackle the acute inflammation of multiple sclerosis by soaking up succinate, a pro-inflammatory...

Why mice who lose their whiskers recover more quickly from strokes

Could it help you exercise more?

Scientists uncover a cause of heavy periods, and a potential treatment...

The essential bacteria we know nothing about

An ingredient commonly found in toothpaste could be employed as an anti-malarial drug against strains of malaria...

Connie Orbach and Khalil Thirlaway find out more about the influenza virus...

A new way of reducing the symptoms of tinnitus has shown success at the first trial.

How complex molecules are made from simpler ones

Could sticking to a healthier diet do the planet some good?

New research shows that peregrine falcons hunt their prey using strategies similar to those used by guided missiles....