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29th January 2022

Astronomers discover mysterious new object in space

Astronomers in Australia report the discovery of a repeating transient with an unusually slow spin, occurring just three times an hour. It is believed to be a new class of neutron star or white dwarf.

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27th January 2022

Scientists regrow frog's missing leg

Scientists at Tufts University and Harvard have regrown the missing legs of adult frogs, which are naturally unable to regenerate limbs, using a five-drug cocktail applied in a silicone wearable bioreactor.

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26th January 2022

Human brain signals in record-breaking resolution

High-resolution recordings of electrical signals from the surface of the brain could improve neurosurgeons' ability to remove brain tumours and treat epilepsy, and could open new possibilities for medium- and longer- term brain-computer interfaces.

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25th January 2022

First molecular electronics chip

A new biosensor chip can observe direct electrical measurements of single-molecule interactions. This could enable faster and cheaper DNA sequencing, disease surveillance, and precision medicine on portable devices.

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22nd January 2022

New coral reef discovered near Tahiti

UNESCO has announced a major new coral reef off the coast of Tahiti – stretching 3 km (1.9 mi) and in "pristine" condition – discovered by marine biologists as part of the Seabed 2030 Project.

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21st January 2022

Anti-aging startup launches with $3bn in funding

Altos Labs, a new biotech startup focused on deep biology of cellular rejuvenation programming, has been launched with $3bn in funding.

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20th January 2022

Breakthrough in separating plastic waste

Machines can now distinguish between 12 different types of plastic, thanks to a new camera system developed in Denmark.

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20th January 2022

BMW reveals colour-changing car

German carmaker BMW has demonstrated the use of electrophoretic technology enabling a vehicle's surface to rapidly change its colour. The futuristic concept has potential for a number of interior and exterior applications.

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11th January 2022

First heart transplant from a pig to a human

In a world medical first, a 57-year-old patient with terminal heart disease has received a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart and is still doing well four days later.

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10th January 2022

First 3D-printed, owner-occupied home in U.S.

Alquist, a house printing company, recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity to create a 3D-printed home in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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8th January 2022

Drone with defibrillator saves first heart attack patient

For the first time in medical history, a drone has played a crucial part in saving a life during a sudden cardiac arrest.

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6th January 2022

Global methane concentration hits 1,900 ppb

The NOAA has just published its latest data for atmospheric methane. This shows that globally, methane is now at its highest level in recorded history and has passed the 1,900 parts per billion (ppb) milestone.

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