The Atlantic ocean is getting wider-Here’s why

An upsurge of matter from deep beneath the Earth’s crust could be pushing the continents of North and South America further apart from Europe...

Science finds simple way to make lamb leaner

Scientists have found a clear link between the weight of lambs early in their life and meat quality – which is good news...

Scientists discover the secret of Galápagos’ rich ecosystem

New research has unlocked the mystery of how the Galápagos Islands, a rocky, volcanic outcrop, with only modest rainfall and vegetation, is able to...

Ancient DNA reveals secrets of Game of Thrones wolves

Extinct dire wolves split off from other canines nearly six million years ago and were only a distant relative of today’s species, a new...

Study uses computer modelling to identify ‘vulnerable sites’ on coronavirus protein

Scientists have used computer modelling to identify potential ‘vulnerable sites’ on a key protein found in coronavirus - paving the way for possible new...

Archaeologists working on Iron Age experiment uncover the Plastic Age

University of Liverpool archaeologists carrying out an Iron Age experiment in Wales have instead uncovered the ‘Plastic Age’ – the plastic dominated archaeology left...

How mRNA Made Quick Work of a COVID-19 Vaccine

For most of this year, people all over the world have been anxiously awaiting a viable COVID-19 vaccine that could finally bring the ongoing...

Research reveals unexpected insights into early dinosaur’s brain, eating habits and agility

A pioneering reconstruction of the brain belonging to one of the earliest dinosaurs to roam the Earth has shed new light on its possible...

Chance played a major role in keeping Earth fit for life

A study by the University of Southampton gives a new perspective on why our planet has managed to stay habitable for billions of years...

We simply can’t afford for peatlands to go up in smoke

Preserving the world's peatlands – and the vast carbon stores they contain – is vital to limiting climate change, researchers say. The study, led by the...