Prime Minister Theresa May said the United Kingdom would be willing to pay to have “full association” with the European Union’s research programme after it leaves the bloc. In a speech
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Scientists have engineered a new “super wood” that is reportedly stronger than both spider silk and steel. Researchers said because the material is lightweight and biodegradable, it could be “an
Scientists have discovered a link between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and a hormonal imbalance before birth. In a new study, researchers at the French National Institute of Health and Medical
Scientists in Germany are preparing to create miniature Neanderthal brains in the laboratory to study the differences between human and Neanderthal brain biology. The blobs of tissue, called brain organoids,
Researchers have recovered hepatitis B virus DNA from human remains up to 7,000-years-old, making it the oldest virus ever directly sequenced. Two separate teams of researchers discovered DNA from the
A video released on Tuesday by researchers in France shows for first time how HIV is transmitted to a new host during sexual intercourse. Although scientists have previously examined the
For the first time, scientists have trained a spider to jump different distances and heights. The feat was achieved in a new study by a group of researchers at the
A common gene variant associated with migraines may have helped early humans adapt to cold weather as they moved to northern climates, according to new research. Migraine headaches are more
The European Commission has proposed spending €100 billion on its next major research funding programme, Horizon Europe. The announcement on Wednesday was met with mixed reactions – while some members
Using genetic engineering technology, scientists have found a way to make mice “completely resistant” to becoming obese, even when given a high-fat diet. The researchers say their discovery could open