Space cities could be built on the Moon
2024-09-02 12:14:07 Space cities could be constructed on the Moon. Experts in South Korea are convinced that bricks moulded from microwaved stardust could produce materials on site and boost humanity’s…
Loch Ness research uncovers 'mini-monsters' in the water
2024-08-30 13:03:03 Loch Ness is full of “mini-monsters”. Experts at the University of Aberdeen dropped a holographic camera into the loch as part of a landmark study attempting to uncover…
Dogs are capable of understanding human words
2024-08-30 12:03:00 Dogs are able to understand human words. Scientists conducted an investigation after a series of videos on social media claiming to show pooches “talking” with the aid of…
Sleeping in at weekends cuts heart disease risk
2024-08-30 11:08:18 Lie-ins at the weekend can prevent heart disease. A study of 90,000 adults in Britain found those who caught up on their sleep on Saturday and Sunday mornings…
Marmoset monkeys call each other by name
2024-08-30 10:08:07 Monkeys call each other by specific names. Researchers have found that marmosets use distinct calls, known as phee-calls, to name each other in a skill that was previously…
Sunflowers use dance moves to stay out of the shadows
2024-08-29 15:23:28 Sunflowers ‘dance’ together to share sunlight. Experts have found that the plants that grow close together, casting a shadow over their neighbours, have found a way to resolve…
Laughter could treat dry eye disease
2024-09-12 16:08:23 Laughter is the best medicine for dry eyes. Researchers have found that having a chuckle is just as effective as eye drops as a treatment for dry eye…
Tiny fish has human levels of self-awareness
2024-09-12 15:59:54 A little fish has sophisticated self-awareness only previously seen in humans. The finger-sized bluestreak cleaner wrasse has become the first fish to pass the “mirror test” which shows…
Dogs can soothe feelings of physical pain
2024-09-12 15:33:02 Cuddling up to a dog can reduce symptoms of pain. Boffins in Germany have discovered that the presence of a canine can minimise feelings of pain during recoveries…
Saturday night's alright for romping
2024-09-12 15:27:34 Couples are most likely to have sex on a Saturday night. A survey conducted by underwear company Pour Moi has revealed that couples around the world are most…
