Gamma-ray burst brightest ever seen A cosmic explosion caused by the death of a massive star has been analysed by scientists. The blast of radiation, called a gamma-ray burst, was…
Predictions about the benefits and threats of fracking in the UK based on US experiences can lead to misinformation and inaccuracies in the debate, warn Joseph Dutton & Michael Bradshaw.
Neanderthal viruses found in modern humans Ancient viruses from Neanderthals have been found in modern human DNA by researchers at Oxford University and Plymouth University. The researchers compared genetic data…
The fracking debate cuts to the heart of key questions on environmental targets and the UK's economic future. It's vital that political decisions are based on a rational assessment of…
Adam Smith has some questions for people on both sides of the argument.
Nasa’s Maven Mars mission set for launch The Maven orbiter will study the planet’s high atmosphere, to try to understand the processes that have robbed the world of most of…
2013 ‘one of warmest years’ on record This year is likely to be among the top 10 warmest on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. It continues a pattern…
‘King of Gore’ joins T rex family tree A newly-discovered dinosaur, which has been christened “King of gore” by the scientists who have studied it, is the oldest known member…
India’s Mars rocket Mangalyaan blasts off India has launched its first Mars-bound spacecraft in a complex mission it hopes will demonstrate and advance space travel technology. Hundreds of people watched…
NASA spacecraft finds 104 potentially habitable worlds Scientists with NASA’s planet-hunting Kepler mission announced the discovery of 833 new planet candidates during a press conference yesterday, bringing the total number…