Bats a ‘likely source’ of Sars
A new study finds a virus very like Sars in Chinese bats, indicating they were the likely source of the 2002 outbreak.
Ice explorer readies for launch
Europe’s Cryosat spacecraft, which has been designed to study the Earth’s ice caps, is prepared for launch.
Key gene ‘may reverse hair loss’
Researchers show it is possible to re-grow fur on bald mice by correcting a gene mutation.
Arctic ice ‘disappearing quickly’
The area covered by Arctic sea ice has shrunk for a fourth consecutive year, according to a new study.
Sponge may fight cancer
Sponges collected from Welsh rock pools in Wales could be a source of new anti-cancer drugs.
Live giant squid caught on camera
A live, adult giant squid is captured on film in the depths of the Pacific Ocean for the first time.
Down’s recreated in mice
Scientists create the most successful recreation yet of Down’s syndrome in mice by adding a human chromosome.
Mars Express gets life extension
Europe’s Mars Express spacecraft is granted a mission extension of one Martian year.
North Sea ‘needs ecosystem plan’
The North Sea needs to be managed as a complete ecosystem if fish stocks and livelihoods are to continue, experts say.
New ‘Hobbit’ disease link claim
Scientists are to present new evidence that the tiny human species dubbed “The Hobbit” may not be all it seems to be.
‘Whale riders’ reveal evolution
The genetics of “whale lice” tell scientists how endangered right whales evolved over the past few million years.
Microgrids as peer-to-peer energy
Small networks of power generators in “microgrids” could transform the electricity network, say researchers.
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