His invention forms basis of how information is shared online today

Protein receptor is found to release hormones that can cause anxiety and depression

The British Superbike champion is chasing a fourth title but has lost his speed advantage

Through studying the cloud's death throes, scientists hope to learn more about the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way

New microbial fuel cells contain bacteria that produce electricity from urine as part of their natural life cycle

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Baggott explains the significance of the Higgs boson: “it implies the existence of the Higgs field… without [it] nothing could be”, although “God Particle is a name heartily despised by practising scientists”.

Cockatoos can crack tough puzzles and even unpick locks to reach a reward, scientists have found. 

Margherita Hack, who died on 29 June at the age of 91, was an astrophysicist who explained her research in plain language for the public and who championed civil rights in her native Italy. She died in Trieste, where she had headed an astronomical observatory.

Researchers said the event was the 'most powerful ever recorded' by the system

London captured alive by a 21st-century Pepys

Comedian Russell Brand has revealed that he would love to replace Matt Smith as Doctor Who.

Those who were looking to Telescope to emerge as one of the stars of the season must wait a while longer to refocus their hopes. After some twinkling homework on the Newmarket gallops, the Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt galloped as swiftly up the betting for the Derby, only to defect from the Epsom showpiece with nine days to go because of a sore shin. Now he will miss his chance to shine at Royal Ascot, too.

Students would have to wait a full year if they need re-sit