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Time in space may change activity of human genes

Test of genetic doubles gave scientists the opportunity to track details of human biology.

Nanogirl: Coffee at risk of extinction

Researchers have found that 60 per cent of coffee species are at risk of extinction.

Take steps towards better health

We often hear 10,000 as the golden number of steps to strive for in a day.

Drawing an ethical line on animal research

Scientists have many tools at their disposal to study, manipulate and copy genes.

Study: Younger brains helping keep women sharper

Men's brains are nearly four years "older" than those of females.

Picture worth a thousand (or so) words

COMMENT: The brain is the most efficient computer that has ever existed.

Study: Is water causing cancer?

Danish finding may have serious implications here back home.

Why scientists want you to sleep on it

Brain researchers warn that lack of sleep is a public health crisis.

Coffee or tea? It's all in the genes

Your choice is shaped by how bitter flavours taste.

Meditation helps our concentration

Mindfulness meditation: Ten minutes a day improves cognitive function.

'Super Earth' may hold clues to distant worlds

Astronomers discovered evidence of an alien world unlike anything in our own solar system.

Difference between the sexes: For men it's logical

Women really are more empathetic and men more analytical, biggest ever study shows.

Can't lose weight? Blame your brain

Study finds the structure of your grey matter can determine whether you stick to a diet.

Stephen Hawking's eerie prediction on the human race

Hawking's last prediction before he died seven months ago has been revealed in new book.

Kids' games playing to gender stereotypes

Male and female promotional Lego cards can be 'overwhelmingly stereotypical',says study.

Scientists throw light on the way memories work

Recall comes down to activity of single cells.