Fed up with Fido? Get a pet goat
Goats are brainier than it was once believed, making them contenders for the title of man's best friend.
Could electricity cure arthritis?
A daily zap of electricity could make arthritic joints less painful for hundreds of thousands of Britons.
How cosy fleeces are poisoning our oceans
Research has shown fleece are a major source of marine pollution, with hundreds of tiny polyester fibres released when they are washed.
Age: it's all in the genes
Researchers say that a gene could hold the key to looking younger for longer
Magic that can't be hidden
Two magicians have identified seven hidden actions after watching the video of a trick by US magician Raymond Teller.
Saving a life with superbugs
An American biotechnologist created a life form able to clean up pollution, cure diseases and produce biofuels.
Forgetfulness means you learn quickly
‘An unstable memory prevents learning from being rigidly linked to one task. ’
Are elephants key to cancer fight?
The animals are better at warding off cancer than humans, scientists say.
Bedtime coffee can give you jetlag
Drinking strong coffee in the evening can fool our body into thinking we are in a completely different time zone.
Chimps that go psycho for a horror film
They may not be able to discuss the finer points of The Exorcist but chimps, it seems, do like a good horror movie.
Flower power could beat cancer
A drug made from crocuses wiped out cancer tumours and cured the disease in one treatment, scientists found.
Smell of cut grass or a dead body?
It is one of the smells of summer - but the scent of freshly-cut grass also has a darker side.
Experts hail ‘antibiotic for viruses’
A single drug that fights off flu, Ebola, yellow fever and other killer viruses could soon be available, thanks to a breakthrough.
Test could revolutionise arthritis treatment
British and Irish scientists have identified a gene that is linked to rheumatoid arthritis - in particular severe forms of the disease.
Neurotic? You could be a creative genius
Scientists believe that neurotic misery and a vivid imagination go hand-in-hand.
Laser that shines a light on cancer cells
New laser technology can distinguish healthy from diseased tissue, making the operation faster and more accurate.
Experts crack code that turns off cancer
In exciting experiments, scientists made cancerous breast and bladder cells benign again.
Going up... the 20km lift into space
Scientists have drawn up plans for the first elevator into space.
Five kinds of prostate cancer - study
British scientists have shown that the most common cancer among men can be classified into five types.
How acupuncture ‘really can ease pain’
A new study of the ancient Chinese art has been described as the strongest evidence yet that it can have genuine benefits.
No hiding from blood-thirsty mosquitoes
There is little chance of keeping mosquitoes at bay - all thanks to their three-pronged method of tracking down humans.
Clone cure for children on horizon
Scientists made the prediction after using a cloning technique to create a repair kit for brains, muscles and hearts.
Like us, chimps prefer boozy drinks
For the first time, scientists have filmed chimpanzees enjoying alcohol in the wild. [VIDEO]
Chimp’s tea party? He might prefer cooked meal
Researchers have found that our closest relatives have all the mental skills needed to cook food - apart from knowing how to control fire.