In Short

How did the peacock get it's dramatic appearance?

From small to large animals, Frenetic Genetic explore the science of breeding!

Mosquitoes can't resist the smell of some people, but why?

Scientists have engineered mice to develop motorneurone disease to discover new ways to combat the condition...

A longer interview with Grant Miller from Border Force at Heathrow Airport's 'Dead Shed'

Stem cells can help to tackle the acute inflammation of multiple sclerosis by soaking up succinate, a pro-inflammatory...

Why mice who lose their whiskers recover more quickly from strokes

Could it help you exercise more?

Scientists uncover a cause of heavy periods, and a potential treatment...

The essential bacteria we know nothing about

An ingredient commonly found in toothpaste could be employed as an anti-malarial drug against strains of malaria...

Connie Orbach and Khalil Thirlaway find out more about the influenza virus...

A new way of reducing the symptoms of tinnitus has shown success at the first trial.

How complex molecules are made from simpler ones

Could sticking to a healthier diet do the planet some good?

New research shows that peregrine falcons hunt their prey using strategies similar to those used by guided missiles....

Scientists have identified the most important reefs to protect in the Great Barrier Reef.

Will we ever be able to eradicate it?

Can pulsars solve this positron problem?

A computer model tests out the idea of combating climate change by spraying reflective particles into the atmosphere...

Tumouroids growing in three dimensions are a much better mimic of the real disease...

Almost 4 million people in the UK have Type 2 diabetes, but can it be reversed?

Researchers have found evidence that a particular stage of sleep can reduce fear learning which may have implications...

AlphaGo Zero is a computer programme that can learn to excel at the boardgame of Go without any help from humans.