Category: 9. Sci/Tech

A slice of cheddar, a smear of brie, a sprinkle of parmesan — they’re all a dream for cheese lovers. But for people with lactose intolerance, they’re a nightmare in the making. Perhaps literally.

According to a new study, it’s possible…

Remote-controlled “cyborg beetles” could be used to help discover people trapped in…

Have you ever considered sharing your lunch with an orca? Because a new study suggests they thought about sharing their meals with you. 

The study, published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology, identifies 34 cases in which orcas attempted…

The mind-controlling “zombie” fungus, which served as the inspiration for the video game…

We often hear about how ageing can affect sleep. And it’s true that as we get older, sleep can suffer. Changing circadian rhythms, nocturia – an increased need to pee in the night – and anxiety or chronic health conditions can all affect…

In 1935, in the labs of Cornell University, a discovery was made that should have taken the world by storm.

It was all thanks to Prof Clive McCay, an American nutritionist, and a group of rats. Or rather, several groups of rats – McCay had…

A commonly sold cough syrup in Europe could potentially slow down progression of dementia in

Scientists are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool which can accurately diagnose…

A London-based dentist has uncovered a hidden detail in Leonardo da Vinci’s famous…

Killer whales sometimes offer to share their prey with people, a new study finds, hinting…