Cosmic dust may be necessary to spark life in space Politics
It may be vital in increasing the building blocks required for life Politics
Researchers from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh are working alongside teams from Germany and the USA in the first study of its kind. Politics
The scientists are planning to conduct further research to back up their current findings. Politics
Their study found surface reactions between common space molecules are efficient only with dust Politics
Scientists say the 'exciting' discovery could pave the way for potential treatments Events
Brains with anxiety, depression, ADHD or conduct disorder tended to have a reduced surface area in regions responsible for processing emotions, responding to threats and maintaining awareness of bodily states Events
Researchers hope that findings can help them treat infections more effectively Politics
The international team involving scientists at the University of Edinburgh made the discovery by analysing large-scale healthcare register data from Finland Events
A rare and critically endangered spider was spotted in the UK 40 years on from its last sighting, with scientists describing the find as an 'unforgettable discovery' Politics