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Stereo 3D brings new depth to archival images of the Apollo missions to the moon.

Scientists have discovered the identity of genes that predispose people to chronic kidney disease. The discovery is a major advance in understanding of the significantly under-diagnosed disorder which, if left undetected...

Hantaviruses cause severe and sometimes fatal respiratory infections, but how they infect lung cells has been a mystery. Researchers report that hantaviruses gain entry to lung cells by 'unlocking' a cell-surface recepto...

A protein found in healing muscles of younger mice helps older animals bounce back from injury.

Asymmetry plays a major role in biology at every scale: think of DNA spirals, the fact that the human heart is positioned on the left, our preference to use our left or right hand. An international team has shown how a s...

The gap between the life expectancy of the richest and poorest sectors of society in England is increasing, according to new research.

Patients in the UK who have survived critical illnesses requiring care in an intensive care unit (ICU) frequently report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD and/or depression, according to a new study. Those reporting symptoms of ...

Strains of the bacterium Enterobacter, similar to newly found opportunistic infectious organisms seen in a few hospital settings, have been identified on the International Space Station (ISS). The strains found in space ...

Researchers have discovered that breast tumors can boost their growth by recruiting stromal cells originally formed in the bone marrow. The study reveals that the recruitment of bone marrow-derived fibroblasts lowers the...

Researchers consider why some people enjoy the thrill of Black Friday shopping, and why others don't. Enjoyment of the social aspects of shopping may determine whether you are a fan of the day, or not.

Water droplets in the air hold tiny amounts of electric charge that can be harvested by graphene - meaning your breath could power your gadgets

New book "Mission Moon: 3D" presents the history of NASA's Apollo missions, with 3D photographs.

The internet has long been touted as a force for freedom that can topple dictatorships around the world. But according to a new report on digital freedom, authoritarian forces are clawing back control and even re-purposi...

The STEM toy company littleBits has a Black Friday 2018 deal just might perfect for your little superhero: The Marvel Avengers Hero Inventor Kit, but you better act fast. Amazon is offering the STEM kit at a deep discoun...

Here's a case for wearing sunscreen 365 days a year.

Small backpacks for chickens can monitor their wellbeing by detecting different behaviours. The team behind the idea calls them "Fitbits for chickens"

The suspected link between glandular fever - mono - and multiple sclerosis has grown stronger after a trial found that treating the virus improves MS symptoms