Researchers are currently developing a thermal imaging lie detector which photographs differences in facial temperature which are caused by changes in brain activity when a person lies.
A 3-D printer, MakerBot 3-D, allows people to create anything plastic and manufacture it right from their homes
Scientists claim that fishing causes natural selection for smaller fish which have lower reproductive potential. The recovery of depleted stocks isn't quick enough, resulting in a dwindling fish population.
A drought declared in June still remains in some parts of England despite the wet summer.
Researchers have found that bacterial antibiotic resistance has been around for more than 30,000 years, providing insight into future medication development.
Immunologists have found a new type of T cell which may help to counter autoimmune diseases and inflammation by targeting nerves and other T cells.
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