Eyelash length determines eye health by regulating evaporation rate
When eyelashes are one third the width of the eye, the rate of evaporation from the surface of the cornea is just right. Most...
Dolly the Sheep immortalized with “unsung hero” of science blue plaque
Dolly the Sheep will be one of 10 “unsung heroes” of science across the UK to have a blue plaque in her memory. Dolly...
Black Death caused by the great gerbil, not black rats, scientists suggest
The Black Death, which killed 75 to 200 million people in Eurasia, was probably not caused by black rats, but by the great gerbil,...
Amazing Crown Jewels replicas made with antiseptic cream, sandpaper and drain unblocker
If you want to make exact replicas of The Imperial State Crown Jewels and the Duchess of Cambridge’s engagement ring, all you need are...
Carnivorous bladderwort has a tiny genome but loads of genes, scientists mystified
The carnivorous bladderwort, a plant, has a tiny genome, only 80 million base pairs of DNA, six times fewer than a grape has, but...
Skywalker-like bionic hand that senses temperature and pressure and connects with the brain
An amazing bionic hand, reminiscent of Luke Skywalker’s prosthesis, can sense temperature and pressure and transmits the data back to the human brain, say...
Giant sinkhole in Naples sparks evacuation of nearly 400 residents
A huge 10 metre (33 ft) deep sinkhole has appeared in a suburb of Naples, Italy, following a water pipe that broke, causing the...
Dolly the Sheep gets own blue plaque to celebrate ten unsung heroes of science
Dolly the Sheep (1996-2003), the first animal to be cloned from an adult somatic cell, will be honoured with her own blue plaque as...
Severn bore surfing enthusiasts brave icy conditions to catch those super waves
Dozens of surfers braved the icy weather to catch those spectacular Severn bore surfing waves that can, if you are lucky, take you up...
Human compassion developed before intelligence says archaeologist
Our ancient human ancestors developed compassion, kindness and a sense of beauty well before we started becoming intelligent, an archaeologist from the University of York...