Birds of a feather display only a fraction of possible colours
23 June 2011Research reveals plumages exhibit less than a third of possible colours birds can see.
Abnormal brain structure linked to chronic cocaine abuse
21 June 2011Research gives insight into why some people develop addiction.
New strain of MRSA discovered
03 June 2011Antibiotic resistant bacteria found in both humans and dairy cows.
Cambridge Ideas - Don't Eat the Plants
23 May 2011Are plants as defenceless as they appear?
Patenting ethics in stem cell research
28 April 2011Scientists say ‘No’ to a ban on stem cell patents recommended by the European Court of Justice.
Biological arms races in birds
13 April 2011New research reveals how biological arms races between cuckoos and host birds can escalate into a competition between the host evolving new, unique egg patterns (or ‘signatures’) and the parasite new forgeries.
Sibling rivalry and brotherly love
08 April 2011Siblings, and even sibling rivalry, can have a positive effect on children’s early development and their ability to form social relationships later in life, according to a new study.
Mystery of how fleas jump resolved
21 March 2011New research from the University of Cambridge sheds light on how fleas jump, reaching speeds as fast as 1.9 meters per second.
What do drugs do to the brain?
17 March 2011Drug abuse is probably linked to an in-built tendency to act without thinking, as shown by studies of siblings of chronic stimulant users, a leading neuroscientist will claim this week.
Children’s evidence cross-examined
16 March 2011Should young children be exposed to the traumatic experience of giving evidence in open court, or does the justice system need to change its approach?
