A reversible contraceptive technique for males has been developed by researchers in China.
Interviews about Biology
Interviews about genetics, ecology and evolution, insects, mammals, marine science, plants and zoology...
Scientists have been tying electronic tags to jellyfish, in order to study turtles! We spoke to Jon Houghton from Queen...
What is jet-lag, and how can we reset the body clock to avoid it?
We know our body clocks control when we need to eat, sleep and perform other important functions. But what about...
The evolution of the Peppered Moth is a textbook example of adaptation in the face of changing environmental conditions...
Evolving organisms on a lab bench allows a perfect view of how they change over time - but sometimes they can surprise...
In Soay Sheep, having the biggest horns means you're more likely to breed - but it also means you're less...
The Methuselah tree is a record breaker - it grew from the oldest seed ever to be germinated. Sarah Sallon explains...
Mark Peplow joins us once again from the Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, Chemistry World...
Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria - some of them cause bad breath, or could lead to infections elsewhere in...
We've heard about 'good bacteria' but what role do they really play in our intestines
Campylobacter is the most likely cause of food poisoning in the UK, but how does it make us ill? And can flatulence...
Good bacteria help us with our digestion, and maybe even help to prevent infection. They could also protect us from...
Why do mosquitoes find people so attractive? What can we learn from those that never seem to get bitten?
Pheromones are chemicals used for communication - but can they be used to trap pests?
The link between plants, pathogens, diseases and remedies...
With Ben and Dave doing the ultimate in water recycling, we sent Meera to find out how to be water wise...
Conversations with robots and hands-on highlights from the Edinburgh Science festival...
If you had the choice between a guaranteed reward or taking a risk, what would you go for? Most people will choose the...
Could satellite images of the surface of the sea tell us when and where to expect deadly outbreaks of Cholera?
For years, scientists have assumed that the first born of any batch of offspring have a better chance of survival out...
Organ Rejection is a big problem, overcome by immuno-suppressant drugs. But these drugs are quite toxic and leaves...
A few weeks ago, we reported on the breakthrough where scientists in America had been able to build a beating heart in...