Finesse is female

Feminists may not like it, but women are softer, gentler... uh, feminine, says science

Salivary safeguard

Mineral-packed crops

Sap zap

US scientists show how plants can be used as vaccine-factories

Artificial blood

Porcine prescription

Pancreatic cells from pigs could help treat diabetics

Mean migraine

Gossamer research

Body balance

Two studies suggest that the brain and the nervous system are loaded in favour of symmetry

Timing the timepiece

Cloying contraceptive

Quad erat demonstrandum

Hot spot motion

Give and take

Assembled on a chip

Nanolab can be very useful in formulating several compounds cheaply

Preventing nerve decay

Want a son?

Better looking

Spare parts

Scientists produce human tissues from human embryos and fetuses

Who needs schools

... when you can study through Internet?

Fly-by-wire

True grit

Think happy thoughts

It could be for your own good

Small wonders

These tiny robots could soon be manufacturing your laptop

True blues

From plant protection to advertising and electronics, polymers are here to stay