Science & Technology

New findings, out today, suggest children who tell blunt truths such as ‘I don’t want this present — it’s ugly!’ are judged more harshly by adults than those who bend the truth to be polite or protect others.

Researchers have now found evidence that double ionised sulphur dioxide contribute to the formation of oxygen molecules. This could, in particular, explain the presence of oxygen in sulphur dioxide-rich atmospheres of several of Jupiter’s moons.

Researchers can now show how the dreaded poliovirus behaves when it takes over an infected cell and tricks the cell into producing new virus particles. Polio was thought to be almost eradicated, but infection has now been rediscovered in London and New…

Massive neutron stars colliding in space are thought to be able to create precious metals such as gold and platinum. The properties of these stars are still an enigma, but the answer may lie beneath the skin of one of the smallest building blocks on Ea…

A study has provided an in-depth exploration of the links between evolving polypharmacy — which involves a patient being prescribed more than one drug at any given time — and a dementia diagnosis.

A new study suggests that while mechanical devices do remove plastics and other items of litter from marinas and harbors, the quantities of litter removed can be comparatively low and they can also trap marine organisms.

Research shows that older people may be able to boost their working memory with a new approach that couples online therapeutic games with a non-invasive brain stimulation technique.

Women who use positive humor to describe themselves have higher levels of ‘body appreciation’ than those who use self-deprecating humor, according to new research.

A team of astronomers has discovered a unique black hole spewing a fiery jet at another galaxy. The black hole is hosted by a galaxy around one billion light years away from Earth named RAD12.

They can live for more than 100 years and weigh up to 250 kilograms — Aldabra giant tortoises. Researchers have now decoded the genome of Aldabrachelys gigantea, one of only two remaining giant tortoise species worldwide. The findings will help to ens…

The Greenland ice sheet may be more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, new research suggests.

The presence of ions affects the structure and dynamics of water on a multitude of length and time scales. New results show that the water environment of specific pairs of magnesium and sulfate ions has a decisive impact on the dynamics of the aqueous …

A new study has shown adding eco-friendly ratings on menu items results in diners making choices which are kinder to the environment.

Trained goldfish showed a remarkable ability to accurately estimate the distance that they had swam.

Analysis of data obtained over the past two weeks by NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) investigation team shows the spacecraft’s kinetic impact with its target asteroid, Dimorphos, successfully altered the asteroid’s orbit. This marks huma…