Nilima Marshall
Science
Scientists amazed as zoo elephant uses water hose to shower herself
Mary, an Asian elephant at Berlin Zoo, has been dubbed ‘the queen of showering’.
10 Nov 2024
Science
Saturn’s rings are no more than 400 million years old – study
The findings come from an analysis of cosmic dust.
12 May 2023
Science
UK-based tech company claims quantum computing ‘breakthrough’
Scientists at Quantinuum said they are now a step closer towards making quantum computing fault tolerant.
9 May 2023
Science
One in 10 people in UK affected by autoimmune disorders – study
Researchers said their work highlights the compelling need to investigate the underlying causes of the conditions.
5 May 2023
Science
Giraffes can make predictions based on statistics, scientists suggest
Experiments show they are able to predict the odds of getting their preferred treat.
4 May 2023
Science
Astronomers ‘find evidence of two planets under construction in distant star’
These unseen newborn planets are stirring up dust around TW Hydrae about 200 light years from Earth.
4 May 2023
UK
Highlight of training so far was trip to biology labs, says UK astronaut
Rosemary Coogan began training at the European Space Agency’s astronaut centre in Germany last month.
3 May 2023
Music
Weather conditions ‘may influence song’s success in UK music charts’
Songs that evoked positive emotions performed better in the charts when the weather was warm and sunny.
3 May 2023
Science
Scientists a step closer to effective treatment for aggressive brain tumour
An ultrasound device breaches the blood-brain barrier to deliver drugs to the brain in glioblastoma patients.
2 May 2023
Science
Aliens could detect life on Earth through leaked radio signals – scientists
Humans have been unintentionally transmitting signals into space for nearly a century.
2 May 2023
Science
ChatGPT responses to patients rated more empathetic than doctors – research
ChatGPT also appeared to score higher than doctors on the quality of responses to patients.
28 Apr 2023
Science
Genetic analysis of 240 mammal species sheds light on human disease origins
Researchers surveyed the genetic material of different animals encompassing almost 80% of the mammalian species
27 Apr 2023
Science
Scientists eavesdrop on underwater creatures to gain insights on ocean life
Some species make noises from 3am onwards, while others were more active later in the day, creating a ruckus from 2pm.
26 Apr 2023
Science
Astronomers unveil first direct image of a black hole expelling powerful jet
It shows a glowing doughnut at the heart of the M87 galaxy with a powerful jet emerging from its shadow.
26 Apr 2023
Science
Astronomers solve the mystery of how quasars are ignited
These celestial objects were first discovered 60 years ago.
26 Apr 2023
UK
Rosalind Franklin ‘was an equal contributor in the discovery of DNA structure’
Professors Matthew Cobb and Nathaniel Comfort said new evidence shows Franklin did not fail to understand her own data.
25 Apr 2023
Science
Blinking fish provides insights into how life first evolved on land
Mudskippers are thought to be the only fish that can blink.
24 Apr 2023
Health
Short activity bouts ‘can help type 1 diabetes patients with blood sugar levels’
Researchers said taking breaks from sitting could help reduce risk of diabetes complications.
24 Apr 2023
UK
Lyrid meteor display set to dazzle night sky
Viewers are expected to see up to 18 meteors per hour.
21 Apr 2023
UK20 Apr 2023
Worms get ‘the munchies’ after having cannabis-like substance
The creepy crawlies showed a stronger preference for higher-calorie foods – similar to humans craving junk food