MIT researchers have explored a technique for ‘rebooting’ vision in adults with amblyopia by temporarily anaesthetising the ...

Gardeners are being warned not to kill one type of slug which is common in British gardens over the winter.

A Europe-focused study published in the journal Science examined 87 ancient and modern cat genomes and found that the ...

There are also potential health issues for cloned animals. One study suggested that 48% of cloned piglets died within the ...

Dr Glen Jeffery, professor of Neuroscience at University College London, says light from LED bulbs can impact our health ...

Barely have I cleared the last of the autumnal leaves from beneath the ancient copper beech in my back garden before December ...

When the Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD, they introduced a host of innovations, including roads. Now, scientists say we have something else to thank the Romans for: pet cats.

Crucially, these findings contradict a long-standing theory that domestication in Europe occurred much earlier – some 6,000 ...

Wildlife enthusiasts, rejoice! Maine isn't the only place to find Atlantic puffins. For an idyllic birdwatching vacation, ...

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, one of the body’s ways of stopping viruses in their tracks, according to new ...

There are lots of great ways to keep your garden healthy over the winter. Try these companion planting techniques to help ...

Although chopping down trees might not seem the most environmentally friendly way to welcome Christmas joy, it supports many ...