Trees share vital goodies through a secret underground network
For the first time we've seen mature wild trees sharing carbon via their roots, and it turns out they share a lot more than we previously thought
Newly discovered hormone could fight type 2 diabetes and obesity
It's evaded our detection so far, but now a hormone made by fat cells, discovered in two people with abnormally low fat, could help treat diabetes and obesity
Never-before-seen galaxy spotted orbiting the Milky Way
The Crater 2 dwarf is our galaxy's fourth biggest satellite, but its ghostly nature let it elude detection - until now
Los Angeles launches hunt for unknown species hiding in cities
Cities worldwide hold much wildlife that is little studied, an oversight that the new campaign run by LA's Natural History Museum aims to remedy
Wireless signal sent through meat fast enough to watch Netflix
Ultrasonic waves transmit data through soft tissue 1000 times faster than radio, which could help medical implants send and receive high-definition video
Watch cancer surgery streamed live in virtual reality here
Got a VR headset? Tune in at 1 pm London-time to immerse yourself in colon cancer surgery, or watch the action via 360-view cameras in your web browser
How to make apps that help Europe-bound Syrian refugees
Syrian refugees are the most tech-savvy migrants in history and developers are creating apps to help them – but high-tech solutions aren't always best
Will weaponised drones end the need for boots on the ground?
Small, armed drones that look like insects or birds could hold territory in war zones, without the need for troops on the ground, says David Hambling
Space station turf war is coming – who will own low Earth orbit?
The International Space Station's days are numbered, but China, Russia, the US and private corporations are vying for position in the new space order
Science isn’t as solid as it should be – but science can fix it
Unconscious biases and data-torturing are weakening our knowledge base – but unlike politicians and bankers, scientists aren't covering up their failings