biology

A tour of places in our own solar system where we might find life

Posted in Science on 15th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

Where to look for life in space.

We're Dumping Much More Plastic Into the Ocean Than We Thought

Posted in Science on 14th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

Eight million tonnes is like covering an area 34 times the size of New York's Manhattan Island to ankle depth.

Twinkle mission to take a closer look at exoplanet atmospheres

Posted in Science on 13th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

The Twinkle satellite will look at the atmospheres of exoplanets to seek more definite signs of life.

Urban habitats 'provide haven' for bees

Posted in Science on 11th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

Flowers planted in gardens and allotments provide a valuable food source for bees across the year, according to research.

A Pill That Mimics the Immune System

Posted in Science on 9th Feb, 2015
by Alex Muller

Synthetic antibodies that can be orally ingested to fight cancer and autoimmune diseases may replace cumbersome intravenous therapeutics.