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Gravitational waves detected for the first time

Scientists have been trying to detect gravitational waves, or ripples in the fabric of space-time, ever since Albert Einstein published his theory

11 February 2016

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A fishy tale of more taste less waste

Futuris producer Denis Loctier has a fishy tale for foodies and scientists: ‘‘Smoked salmon is a speciality dish. Still it’s hard to believe that

1 February 2016

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Takeaway: less waste, more taste

1 February 2016

World

WISE Awards: Qatar maths and science push and Argentina Videobooks win praise

Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and education for people with disabilities regularly top the agenda of the World Innovation Summit

8 January 2016

Japan

Asia celebrates chemistry's 'Olympic Gold' with periodic table find

It’s the scientific equivalent of winning Olympic Gold. Researchers have discovered four new elements to be added to the periodic table – the

4 January 2016

USA

Puppy love: the medically-marvellous mutts

The first litter of test tube puppies is born in the US

14 December 2015

Mexico

Mexico: 'Breakthrough' in mystery over Aztec rulers' remains

Where did the ancient Aztecs lay their rulers’ remains to rest? The answer may be at Mexico City’s Great Temple or Templo Mayor ruins complex, where

4 December 2015

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Hottest October on record highlights challenges facing climate summit

It is a sobering statistic ahead of crucial climate talks in Paris. The world has seen its hottest October on record says NASA. Our monthly

19 November 2015

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Surgical avatars promise medical revolution

Imagine if we all had our own personal medical avatar, so treatments could be tailor-made to suit our individual needs and tested before use. That has just come a step closer thanks to a team from Hun

16 November 2015

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Do you know: can computers heal spines?

16 November 2015

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A brighter future? EU researchers harness the power of light

From the Sun, the Moon and flames, to ultra-modern semiconductors, human history is inherently bound to light. In this special edition of Futuris, we

26 October 2015

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Do you know: why is the sky blue?

26 October 2015

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Saving brain cells during cancer surgery

Brainy imaging Leaving as much healthy tissue intact as possible is obviously of great importance when operating to remove brain tumours. To find

19 October 2015

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Do you know: what colours do animals see?

19 October 2015

World

STEM - opening access to science, technology, engineering and maths

Science, technology, engineering and maths – STEM – are increasingly important in today’s high-skilled, hi-tech job market. Yet, while there’s a

16 October 2015

Culture news

Museum charting human evolution re-opens in Paris after revamp

The Musee de l’Homme, or Museum of Mankind, in Paris, is re-opening after six years of renovation work. It now boasts a host of new displays

16 October 2015

World News

Toddler's head reattached to spine after car crash

Surgeons in the Australia city of Brisbane have managed to reattach a toddler’s head to his spine after it was severed in a high-speed car accident

7 October 2015

Sweden

Work on DNA repair wins Nobel Prize for Chemistry

The three scientists who have shared the Nobel Prize for Chemistry were unveiled at a press conference in Sweden. Swede Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich

7 October 2015

France

French scientists reveal details of breakthrough in infertility treatment

French researchers have revealed details of what they’re claiming is a breakthrough in infertility treatment. The scientists, in Lyon, have created

17 September 2015

France

'Olive Tree Killer' rife in Corsica

Some 68 sources of contamination by the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa have been identified on Corsica, according to a report by local officials. Known

10 September 2015