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Mars rover Curiosity's new findings hailed as 'breakthroughs in astrobiology'

NASA's roving science lab has uncovered tantalizing new evidence of organic molecules on the red planet.

07/06/2018

United Kingdom

A teacher is our second #Europeanhero

Elaine Manton motivates girls at Loreto Grammar School for Girls and beyond to take up STEM subjects and win prizes for their innovations. She constantly refreshes the curriculum and takes inspiration from other STEM teachers around the globe.

07/06/2018

World News

Did climate change kill all the aliens?

Easter Island's demise suggests all of human civilization may face a similar fate.

07/06/2018

World News

NASA to reveal new findings from its Mars rover Curiosity

What's NASA got up its sleeve?

06/06/2018

Germany

Interest for microchip implants grows in Germany

Germany is the latest country to show a wave of interest in microchip implants. But why?

06/06/2018

Europe News

EU Agriculture proposals a 'greenwash'

EU agriculture ministers flocked to an informal meeting in Sofia earlier this week where they talked about modernising and simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy. But their proposals have left a sour taste in some people's mouths.

05/06/2018

World News

Apple wants to fight smartphone addiction and data collection

It's also declaring war on internet tracking technology, a move that could help put it ahead of the curve on data privacy

05/06/2018

World News

World's biggest reef may be more resilient than we thought

"Our research does give me hope that the reef can recover."

31/05/2018

Health news

Microchips are getting under the skin of thousands in Sweden

Thousands of Swedes are having microchips implanted into their bodies so that they don't need to carry key cards, IDs, and even train tickets.

31/05/2018

World News

Cybercriminals are cashing in on your typos

Cybercriminals are cashing in on your typos.

30/05/2018

World News

Virgin Galactic spaceplane completes another supersonic test flight

The sleek craft reportedly reached an altitude of 114,500 feet and a speed of Mach 1.9.

30/05/2018

World News

Reboot your router to avoid Russian hack, warns FBI

More than half a million devices have already been compromised — with more likely to be targeted over the next few weeks.

29/05/2018

World News

Can these bold plans help save the polar ice sheets?

Scientist says giant walls and cooling tunnels may be the best ways to save polar ice.

28/05/2018

World News

Vast hidden canyons and mountain ranges discovered in Antarctica

The enormous size of the troughs took scientists by surprise.

26/05/2018

Sci-Tech

Six trends we spotted at VivaTech

VivaTech is a festival of French and European technology, featuring a blend of big brands and tiny startups.

25/05/2018

World News

How to update your privacy settings on Facebook, Twitter, Google and Instagram

With Europe's big data regulations set to go into effect, now is the time to update your online security.

25/05/2018

World News

Agent Alexa? Amazon device spies on Oregon woman

An Oregon woman discovered that her Amazon device was sending her private chats by email to her husband's employee when he called and warned her, "You're being hacked."

25/05/2018

World News

European Leadership Awards: meet the finalists

Who do Europeans look to for inspiration and leadership? This year's European Leadership Awards provided the answers.

24/05/2018

World News

Trump can't block users on Twitter, federal judge rules

Blocking users from viewing his Twitter account is unconstitutional and a violation of the First Amendment, according to the judge.

23/05/2018

World News

Camera billed as 'world's most advanced' could boost search for alien life

New 'Darkness' device gives astronomers a powerful tool for spotting worlds around other stars.

22/05/2018