Eco-Innovation Scientists are split over new pea study that electrified crops A renewable energy device has been used to boost plant production for the first time. But how does electroculture really work? 17/01/2022
Mobility The year is 2022 and we’ve finally taught goldfish to drive To prove that navigation is a universal ability in animals, researchers at Ben-Gurion University have taught a goldfish to steer a robotic vehicle. 13/01/2022
Biztech news Scientists who created 'living robots' say they can now reproduce Last year, researchers made "living robots" by incubating stem cells from frog embryos. Now they’ve discovered that they're able to self-replicate. 02/12/2021
Nature This animal has survived for centuries without having sex The long term survival of animals without sexual reproduction was thought to be practically impossible - until now. 23/09/2021
Green News Magnetic migration: Sharks’ have GPS to navigate the oceans Sharks travel tens of thousands of kilometres every year. Breakthrough in research that shows the influence of magnetic fields on migration routes could help conservation efforts. 27/05/2021
Health The glow of fireflies is helping scientists find treatments for cancer Researchers are reproducing the same chemical reaction that causes fireflies to light up in patients in a bid to help fight off disease. 19/05/2021
Nature Europe’s reliance on used cooking oil is fuelling deforestation A new report suggests turning wasted chip fat into clean energy is actually making climate change worse. 21/04/2021
Nature Ultraviolet ‘dancing lights’ are enhancing plant growth in fields Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde is merging art and tech to help crops grow faster and more sustainably. 09/03/2021
Nature Scientists accidentally discover life 900m under Antarctic ice A team of geologists were surprised to find marine creatures clinging to a boulder in complete darkness. 15/02/2021
Living Climate change is making hayfever season last even longer A new study has shown that rising temperatures are having an effect on allergy season. 09/02/2021
China Viruses: an intimate 'enemy', yet essential for life on Earth Science is just beginning to discover the essential role of viruses for biodiversity, the evolution of species - starting with our own- and even on climate regulation. 20/04/2020
United Arab Emirates How luxury floating houses are regenerating coral reefs in Dubai Marine biologists are growing new coral reef under these houses at The World Islands in Dubai. 20/02/2020
Green News AI from Google is helping identify animals deep in the rainforest The technology could help scientists sort through millions of images of elusive endangered species. 24/12/2019
Russia Meet Dogor the 18,000-year-old puppy found in Siberia A wolf or dog puppy has been found almost perfectly preserved - despite being around 18,000 years old. 29/11/2019
USA Watch: Footage shows octopus changing colour in her sleep Do octopuses dream? This is the question marine biologists are asking after watching this one sleep. They believe her colour changes could indicate what's happening in her dreams. 01/10/2019
Business Healthy oceans can provide solutions to climate change Living by the beach might seem like a dream. But experts now warn against buying coastal properties as no part of the world will be spared from the impacts of climate change. 25/09/2019
futuris European bioengineers use yeast to manufacture drugs Scientists at a European research project called CHASSY are determined to replace petrochemicals in our medicines, cosmetics, plastics and fuels with yeast derivatives. 25/03/2019
Spain How wine corks are made - and why scientists are raising the alarm Euronews goes to Catalonia to see how corks are made and the growing environmental challenges faced by the cork industry. 26/11/2018
Mexico The blind fish that could be key to mending humans' broken hearts Research carried out by the British Heart Foundation is looking at whether the genes of Mexican tetra fish might help repair heart damage in humans 22/11/2018
France Giant, hammerhead flatworms lurk in France for over 20 years Predatory, hammerhead flatworms have been in France for over 20 years — but scientists only just noticed them, according to a new academic paper. 23/05/2018
USA Glowing phytoplankton light up California coast. Once the wind picks back up, the phytoplankton will be dispersed through the waves, and the glow will disappear. 09/02/2018
Portugal Portugal's plants are under attack: luckily they have a safe room Lisbon's seed bank protects the future of Portugal's flora. 11/10/2017
United Kingdom 'Rotting flesh' flower pulls in Edinburgh crowds A huge blooming tropical flower which emits a foul smell to attract insects is also attracting hundreds of people. 03/08/2017
Morocco Human species 'older than previously thought' Fossils that are 100,000 years older than any other known remains of our species have been unearthed 07/06/2017
Sci-tech The self-sufficient toilet could be on its way powered by urine The Bristol BioEnergy Centre is working on bacteria which breaks down chemicals in urine releasing energy as electrons which turns into electricity. 07/02/2017
USA Human-pig embryo created by scientists Scientists in California have managed to successfully grow human cells within a pig embryo. 27/01/2017
