Brainy gene
Genetic component of brain development uncovered
A recipe for disaster?
Philippa Skett weighs up the pros and cons of publishing research on H5N1
A cheaper way to make hydrogen
A faster way to fill up on the horizon
Weighing a single atom
Improvements on previous nanotechnology research reach new levels
Remote-controlled insulin production
A new use for therapeutic nanoparticles in diabetes treatment
GM debate: dialogue or déjà vu?
Juan Casasbuenas discusses the latest flare-up in the now age-old debate
Glaciers go slow, but they might not stop
Glaciers move more slowly than expected – but they're not slowing down either
Black hole shreds star
Scientists have observed radiation stemming from the consumption of a star by a black hole
Plutonium found far from Fukushima
The Fukushima disaster has resulted in a wider spread of radioactive material than anticipated
Lubricated wood grinds better
Scientists at Imperial College have improved the process of converting pine wood into biofuels
LSD may help alcoholics
Lysergic acid diethylamide appears to support alcoholics' efforts to rewire their brain away from addiction
Last great ape genome sequenced
Genome sequences for each of the four great ape groups have been investigated