Science + News
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DNA sequencing shows insects crossed oceans then migrated from treetops to the ground to adapt to ancient climate change
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Archaeologists say pair unearthed in London plague burial ground may have been related by blood or marriage
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One-off examination, being introduced across NHS, was able to prevent 35% of bowel cancers overall and 40% of deaths
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Study shows significant increase in lifespan, with South Korea top of league table and other countries not far behind
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App development likened to the ‘wild west’ as researchers raise concerns over one-size-fits-all targets and absence of sound science
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Suicide attempts among high school students fell by an average of 7% following implementation of same-sex marriage laws, say researchers
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Jealous rivals’ rumours about the supposed effeminacy of popular figures such as Humphry Davy left an enduring legacy, says Dr Heather Ellis
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For women, phone calls can keep long-distance friendships going, but men need to meet face-to-face, study shows
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Ambitious Mosaic expedition will study weather patterns and life in melt ponds from vessel drifting with the ice current
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Scientists rally in Boston amid alarm over president’s views and fears for the future of the EPA, as ecologist likens current struggle to Galileo’s
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SpaceX successfully launches a Falcon 9 rocket in Florida on Sunday on a resupply mission to the International Space Station
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Rocket launches from pad that was home to some of Nasa’s best-known missions – then booster gracefully returns to Earth
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Countdown at Kennedy Space Center halted with just 13 seconds remaining over a ‘slightly odd’ thrust control problem, delaying launch until Sunday
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Microsoft founder and philanthropist tells Munich security conference genetic engineering could be terrorist weapon
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The bizarre, ancient microbes and viruses found living in crystals in extremely punishing conditions deep in an abandoned lead and zinc mine
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In future, sensor networks could interpret movement data and contact relatives or support staff when a person is at risk
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Radical plan to maintain diversity of gene pool proposes use of genetically modified chickens as surrogate mothers
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After almost five years with taxidermists in New York, Lonesome George has returned home. He may be dead, but his legacy is very much alive
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The landmass – about two-thirds the size of Australia – of which 94% is under water, is a step closer to being recognised, scientists say
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Move would also save NHS money, argue authors of major study that shows vitamin D can reduce risk of respiratory infections
Exoplanet discovery: seven Earth-sized worlds found orbiting nearby star