The discovery of a new particle will help provide greater understanding of the strong interaction, the fundamental force of nature found within the protons of an atom's nucleus.

Scientists hope a major breakthrough could lead to more effective methods for detoxifying dangerous pollutants like PCBs and dioxins: A culmination of 15 years of research, it details how certain organisms manage to lower the toxicity of pollutants

2 year clinical trial shows that a low carb diet for people with type 2 diabetes improved physical function, bodily pain and general health, as well as reduced weight

Smoking cannabis doesn’t make you more creative: Cannabis with a high concentration of THC does not improve creativity

Scientists explain evolution of extreme parasites: Zoologists have now discovered a new parasite species that represents the missing link between fungi and an extreme group of parasites

Human exposure to aluminium may be a significant factor in falling sperm counts and reduced male fertility, new research suggests: Fluorescence microscopy using an aluminium-specific stain confirmed the presence of aluminium in semen and showed aluminium inside individual sperm

"The themes relating to the experience of death appear far broader than what has been understood so far," concludes newly published world’s largest medical study of the human mind and consciousness at the time of death

Breakthrough allows researchers to watch molecules "wiggle": A new crystallographic technique developed at the University of Leeds is set to transform scientists' ability to observe how molecules work

Power Can Corrupt Even the Honest: The findings showed those who measured as less honest exhibited more corrupt behaviour, at least initially; however, over time, even those who initially scored high on honesty were not shielded from the corruptive effects of power.

The secret to raising well behaved teens? Maximise their sleep: While paediatricians warn sleep deprivation can stack the deck against teenagers, a new study reveals youth’s irritability and laziness aren’t down to attitude problems but lack of sleep

Scientists make diseased cells synthesize their own drug: In a new study that could ultimately lead to many new medicines, scientists have adapted a chemical approach to turn diseased cells into unique manufacturing sites for molecules that can treat a form of muscular dystrophy

Our ancestor’s ‘leaky’ membrane answers big questions in biology

“Politicians need to address transport taboos, not just new technology, to meet carbon targets,” say researchers

It’s better to give than to receive: Personality affects knowledge exchange

Two out of every 5 Americans expected to develop type 2 diabetes during their lifetime

Nearly half of women at risk of preterm birth do not receive cheap drug that could prevent millions of newborn deaths

Implanted Neurons become Part of the Brain: Scientists have grafted neurons reprogrammed from skin cells into the brains of mice for the first time with long-term stability

New study shows link between maternal age and emergency delivery: An increased risk of emergency operative delivery is linked with increasing maternal age, suggests a new study

New oral drug regimens cure hardest-to-treat hepatitis C infected patients and could improve treatment uptake

A study concludes that sunscreens do not fully protect against the development of melanoma

Scientists discover link between climate change and ocean currents during the last six million years

The Girl Who Couldn’t Stop Laughing: Six year old girl has inappropriate and uncontrollable fits of laughter, described as "spoiled, crazy, even devil possessed." Doctors say she was having "gelastic seizures."