Helping computers keep a tight hold on power

Scientists are trying to integrate a new type of circuits - called reversible circuits -- into computers to make them more energy efficient

New chip on the firmament

A microchip developed by a US firm will greatly increase the working speed of personal computers. But the chip's long-term success will depend on …

Anti-afforestation ants

Why some bumble bees spend the night out

Bumble-bees infected with the larvae of parasitic flies stay the night out in the cold to hinder the development of the eggs

In search of gravitational waves

Two projects are under way to detect an elusive phenomenon that are thought to be produced by violent events in outer space

Sunbathers beware

Culprit gene found

Wanderlust heats up the blood of some fish

Biologists have found that some fish evolved into warm-blooded creatures because their adventurous ancestors were exposed to large temperature …

Correcting the Leaning Tower's tilt

A Chinese architect claims he can stop the Leaning Tower of Pisa from tilting further, and even bring it back to the original angle of tilt.

Venus' volcanoes have lost their fire

Scientists in Arizona say the latest satellite images from Venus indicate very little volcanic activity has taken place on the planet after a …

Computerised information

Dinosaur dawn

Giving the art of mimicry a new meaning

In order to propagate its own species, a parasitic fungus attacks mustard plants and transforms their leaves, making them look like flowers of …

Malaria vaccine tests positive in trials

Relying on intrigue to survive

Some insects come up with amazing answers to the question of survival.

Rare pulsar found

Silent wares from IBM

Moon keeps Earth's tilt in check

Scientists say the Moon exerts a moderating influence on variations in the Earth's obliquity or tilt and this has a direct effect on our climate.

Turning on the sexually fastidious female

Recent studies confirm the reason why the males of many species have unusual or elaborate physical features is to attract the opposite sex.

Safe dentistry

Too many orchid-seekers

Extendable wheelchair

Infant death linked to child-rearing habits

The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is more frequent among children in the West than in Asia. Researchers say a difference in child-care …

Penguins gauge sea resources for scientists

Scientists are relying on the emperor penguins to find out the state of sea resources in the inhospitable Antarctic region.

Launch by a bomber