Category: Science
Scientist is Young Brits’ dream job, claims survey
Britain is set for a boom in inventors, astronauts, and engineers – as youngsters say becoming a scientist is their dream job. A survey of 18-24-year-olds found the idea of […]
Tim Peake: Investment in R&D allows UK to reap rewards
Investment in science, and research and development is key for the UK to reap the rewards of future technologies, astronaut Tim Peake has said. He said the Government is recognising […]
Swim warning to Parkinson’s disease sufferers
According to a study by the American Academy of Neurology, the swimming skills of nine individuals deteriorated once they had deep brain stimulation surgery, despite being good swimmers before […]
Bike helmet brain scanner used with children for first time
A new wearable bike helmet-style brain scanner system could make scans easier and more reliable in children, researchers say. It allows natural movement during scanning and has been used in […]
Scientists develop ‘artificial skin’ to make mobile phones ticklish
Scientists have developed an “artificial skin” that they say can wrap around devices such as smartphones and make them ticklish. The prototype, which has been designed to look like and […]
Tetraplegic man walks using mind-controlled exoskeleton
A tetraplegic man in France has been able to walk while wearing an exoskeleton controlled by his brain signals. The 28-year-old man who is known only as Thibault, said taking his […]
Is anybody out there? Men more enthusiastic about talking to aliens
When it comes to speaking to aliens, men are more enthusiastic than women. Almost two thirds (65%) of men want to reach out to extraterrestrials, compared to 47% of women. […]
Scientists urge Government to back brain-computer technology
Britain’s leading scientists are calling on the Government to get ahead of other countries in ensuring ethical risks of using brain-computer technology are properly understood, along with suitable regulations. The […]
Student creates 3D Kidney model to help train cancer surgeons
A student has used 3D printing technology to create a model of a kidney that could be used to help train cancer surgeons. The model created by Glasgow School of […]
Leaving EU without deal a ‘threat to UK science sector’
Leaving the EU without a deal is a threat to the UK’s “thriving” science sector, a leading charity and medical research institute has warned. Baroness Eliza Manningham-Buller, chairwoman of the […]
