The mysterious black behemoths controlling our galaxies
Scientists try to unravel the birth, growth and power of black holes, some of the most forceful yet difficult-to-detect objects...
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Wine connoisseurs face testing times as climate change alters flavours
Global warming is affecting vineyards and the taste of wines.By ETHAN BILBYWine aficionados like to credit different soil and geographical...
Electric cars dangle the promise of earning money for their drivers
Needed to clean up road transport, battery-powered vehicles might also act as stored energy that the car owners could sell...
Robotic bees and roots offer hope of healthier environment and sufficient food
The robotic bee replicants home in on the unsuspecting queen of a hive. But unlike the rebellious replicants in the...
Building bridges between Ukrainian and EU researchers
With its eye on the eventual reconstruction of Ukraine, Europe is helping academics from the country get their lives back...
Curbing crime with 3D avatars and intelligent design
Reducing everyday offences may depend on harnessing the power of virtual reality, conscious design and community spirit.By Alex WhitingPicture a...
Tackling rising anxiety, burnout and depression in the workplace
European researchers are developing online tools to help small and medium-sized enterprises improve the mental health of employees.By Andrew DunneAsk...
Tracking malaria and mosquitoes with the help of pregnant women and city dwellers
Expectant mothers and app-equipped city residents have roles to play in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases that kill hundreds of...
As bird flu surges in Europe, race is on to stop the spread
With tens of millions of poultry culled every year to contain avian influenza, scientists are rushing to find new ways...
Breeders of new fish hope to tickle taste buds of salmon, cod and tuna lovers
Fish farming can make food supplies more stable while itself becoming more sustainable, according to researchers in Hungary and Norway.By...
