Biosocial science: The murky history of the nature and nurture debate

Jan 24, 2017 15:52 pm UTC| Science

Self-righteousness, gratitude, sympathy, sincerity, and guilt what if these social behaviours are biologically influenced, encoded within our genes and shaped by the forces of evolution to promote the survival of the...

We've created a new vibration-proof metamaterial that could save premature babies' lives

Jan 20, 2017 15:12 pm UTC| Science

There are 16,000 transfers of premature babies to medical facilities each year in the UK alone. The babies are often transported over large distances from rural to city locations over significant periods of time, in some...

Space Science Series

Six cosmic catastrophes that could wipe out life on Earth

Jan 19, 2017 12:56 pm UTC| Science

If you ask yourself what the biggest threat to human existence is youd probably think of nuclear war, global warming or a large-scale pandemic disease. But assuming we can overcome such challenges, are we really...

Humanity Is Becoming Dumber Because Smart People Have Fewer Children, Study Says

Jan 19, 2017 10:04 am UTC| Science

Education is the way for humans to train their brains and make it sharper. This is important because the brain is what allowed humanity to dominate the planet in the first place, which should emphasize the importance of...

When it comes to big finds, scientists need more than just luck and chance

Jan 18, 2017 16:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

The history of science abounds with stories about discoveries made by chance. One of the most famous cases, involves French physicist Antoine Henri Becquerel, who accidentally discovered radioactivity by leaving a piece of...

Using electricity, not molecules, to switch cells on and off

Jan 18, 2017 13:21 pm UTC| Science Nature

Microelectronics has transformed our lives. Cellphones, earbuds, pacemakers, defibrillators all these and more rely on microelectronics very small electronic designs and components. Microelectronics has changed the way we...

Science must grow young advocates if it wants to connect with the real world

Jan 18, 2017 02:53 am UTC| Science

Science needs more academic hybrids: scientists who buck the stereotype of working in silos. This way of thinking must be broken if the narrative around the reality of sciences role in improving society for future...