Retired Scientists

UK scientists create the wrong kind of buzz in Sweden

Scientists have witnessed the rare spectacle of a supermassive black hole devouring a star that had ventured too close — an event that occurs about once in 10,000 years, they reported on Wednesday.

Scientists at a leading agricultural research institute have sent an open letter to anti-GM protesters pleading with them not to destroy "years of work".

The disability is caused by mutation of genes that could affect the cognitive development of the brain by disrupting neuron function.

Scientists have identified a gene that slows the spread of pancreatic cancer tumours, paving the way for targeted treatment of one of the deadliest forms of the disease, said a paper published Sunday.

European scientists said Friday they had detected a subatomic particle that sheds light on one of the basic forces of nature which determines the structure of matter.

LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) – Scientists have called for aradical rethink of our relationship with the planet to head offwhat they warn could be economic and environmental catastrophe. In a report published …

Scientists studying bats have found dozens of new members of a virus family linked to human disease, and warned of possible exposure as the winged mammals are driven out of forests into the cities.

Scientists on Monday urged Arctic rim nations to set fishing regulations for the Arctic Ocean, and order a moratorium on fishing until stocks are assessed, before trawlers soon start dropping nets in the pristine waters.

Scientists claim to have invented their own version of Doctor Who's famous sonic screwdriver.