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Tiny obstacle courses show bacteria adapt their movement to maintain speed.
Chris Smith answers YOUR questions... Does Vitamin-C cure a cold? Why do car wheels move in reverse in films?
We look into the power and importance of vaccines!
Get your fix of neuroscience news with our naked neuroscience news roundup!
Destroyed structures have been found as glass particles on beaches.
Does lighting a candle in the bathroom help to hide pongs?
Why do chillies give me hiccups? What causes climate change? How efficient are batteries? And more...
Sue Nelson interviews two remarkable women: Hidden Figure Christine Darden and Mercury 13 legend, Wally Funk.
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.
We're exploring the A-Z of dark matter...
How long does it take carbon atoms to get from our food to our breath?
Should there be a limit on how much testosterone a woman can have?
How quickly do biodegradable bags break down?
What is a weed? How do you remove bad smells from clothes? How old are the planets? And more...
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.
Why do scars last until old age? How old is moon dust?
Scientists learn how the foetal membrane works to prevent pre-term births.
How can veterinary medicine help all kinds of animals, as well as us humans?
Why is it easier to see faint stars whilst looking slightly away from them?
Impacts of measles vaccination campaigns, brain remodelling and multipartite viruses
Does cannabis have healing effects? Can stem cells repair skin growths?