University of Illinois studying bee venom as cancer treatment 22/8/2014

Another reason to love bees: they might be able to help us fight cancer. ...more

Earth houses 462 more species of bird than previously thought 22/8/2014

There are 462 more species of bird in the world than previously thought after the most comprehensive avian analysis ever undertaken identified 46 new species of parrot, 26 extra owls and a host of other new entrants to the record books. ...more

2014 is warmest year since records began - and third wettest 22/8/2014

The UK has had the warmest weather since records began this year and the third highest amount of rain, according to figures from the Met Office. ...more

Farouk El-Baz honored with “Distinguished Career Award” by the Geological Society of America International Section 22/8/2014

The Geological Society of America (GSA) has announced the selection of Boston University Prof. Farouk El-Baz for its International Section’s 2014 “Distinguished Career Award.” ...more

UAE farmer’s shock as billy goat starts to produce milk 21/8/2014

Nasser Al Alwi knew pretty much what to expect from his Dh3,000 prize billy goat: good breeding quality, an inquisitive and intelligent nature, and about 15 years of productive life. ...more

Arctic insects and spiders can survive colder temperatures than thought 21/8/2014

Arctic bugs can survive in frozen ground as cold as -27°C, scientists have revealed. ...more

If you have a hard time finding Nutella, blame it on the weather 21/8/2014

Fans of hazelnut-infused products might want to think about stocking up. Turkey, which supplies 70 percent of the globe's hazelnuts, was hit with severe frosts and hail storms in March, just at the time hazelnut tree flowers were flowering. ...more

Walk to work — you’ll be happier 21/8/2014

A recent survey from Montreal’s McGill University suggests that people who walk or take the train to the McGill campus are more satisfied with their daily commutes than those who do anything else. ...more

See-through solar cells could turn your windows into power stations 21/8/2014

Researchers at Michigan State University just developed a new kind of solar cell that’s so crystal clear, even Harry Potter would be impressed. ...more

Climate change means unexpected rain increase for Iran and Iraq? 20/8/2014

The prospect of climate change sparking food and water shortages in the Middle East is less likely than previously thought, with new research by an Australian climate scientist suggesting that rainfall will be significantly higher in key parts of the region. ...more