In Short

Heart plasters to replace heart muscle in patients recovering from a heart attack

A new compound, based on the heavy metal ruthenium, destroys antibiotic-resistant bacteria...

CRISPR gene edited twins have been found to have a 21% higher mortality rate from flu before the age of 76

How are scientists quantifying air pollution?

Redefining a unit of measurement that was invented in 1799 has required the entire metric system to change

Tiny obstacle courses show bacteria adapt their movement to maintain speed.

Destroyed structures have been found as glass particles on beaches.

Meet Tyrannosaurus' pint-sized ancestor, revealed after being hidden away for twenty years.

Prominent rules in online forums decrease harassment and rule-breaking, and increase participation.

Should there be a limit on how much testosterone a woman can have?

How quickly do biodegradable bags break down?

The largest ever genome-wide study of bipolar has found important new genetic links.

Farming was imported to Britain by migrants, not adopted by locals, according to new ancient DNA study.

Scientists learn how the foetal membrane works to prevent pre-term births.

AI is being used to predict the lifetime of batteries, saving time and money in battery development.

What is the Event Horizon Telescope revealing to us about black holes?

Renewable energy is more likely to help tackle climate change than capturing carbon dioxide from power plants.

An advanced camera captures an ancient star.

New wearable cancer blood-testing device plugs directly into patients’ veins to test continuously.

New results from the LHC reveal the structure of exotic particles called pentaquarks.

Breakthrough makes new catalyst technology possible...

Using the randomness of sprayed microparticles to prevent forgery

Sleep feels refreshing and we're groggy without it - but what actually causes it?

A holey piece of swiss-cheese plastic can do complex maths in a millionth of a second