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Do you have composer genes?

March 8, 2016 in Natural Sciences

Musical creativity is at least partly inheritable according to a new study.

Incontinence risks decrease with Caesarean births

March 5, 2016 in Health

A new study shows that women who give birth the normal way can run nearly twice the risk of urinary incontinence problems, compared to those who have Caesarean sections.

Watch ESA’s new satellite being launched into space

March 6, 2016 in Natural Sciences

The European Space Agency’s newest satellite soared into orbit with a beautiful backdrop of the northern lights.

New evidence that environmental change can outpace genetic adaptation

March 2, 2016 in Natural Sciences

DNA analyses of a now extinct population of butterflies shows they could not adapt fast enough to habitat loss during the 20th century.

Healthy gut microbes could treat malnutrition

February 21, 2016 in Health

Gut microbes taken from healthy children reduced the harmful side effects of malnutrition in mice, including stunted growth and development.

Scientists find gene switch for “bad” fat

February 15, 2016 in Health

New study shows that targeting a certain gene can lower fat levels in the blood and reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver disease.

Tablets help students write faster – but is that better?

December 18, 2015 in Society & Culture

If they need to remember what they write, pencils work better. So what is really best?

Bullies and their victims at higher risk of depression

December 20, 2015 in Health

Kids who are both bullies and victims of bullying have a doubled risk of developing psychiatric problems later in life, says new research.

Climate and intensive farming push European birds into decline

November 3, 2015 in Environment

Bird populations in Europe both benefit and suffer from warmer temperatures, while many populations are in decline due to threats posed by intensive agriculture.