Migraines triggered by protein deep in the brain
A peptide that over-excites neurons controlling facial feeling is to blame for migraines – so drugs that constrict blood vessels won't work
First pocket rockets take tiny satellites for a spin
CubeSats built from off-the-shelf parts can transform space exploration, as long as we can steer them. An ionic liquid propulsion system is a big step forward
Global coral bleaching event: What you need to know
The world's coral reefs are in the midst of a mass die off – a "white death" spanning the globe. New Scientist looks at why understanding what's happening is essential
Nurse who survived Ebola in hospital with post-viral symptoms
Pauline Cafferkey has been isolated after seeking medical help last week, while 58 people she recently came into contact with are under surveillance
New Horizons shows Pluto sporting blue skies and red water ice
The latest images from the New Horizons probe uncover surprising details about the dwarf planet's colours – and how the sky and the ground are connected
Even drastic emissions cuts can’t save New Orleans and Miami
Some 10 million Americans' homes will be submerged by rising seas, even under optimistic scenarios for slashing greenhouse gas emissions
China has had a telescope on the moon for the past two years
The robotic telescope, mounted on the Chang'e 3 lander, is the first of its kind and provides unique views of the night sky that aren't possible from Earth
Squirrel monkeys teach themselves to eat and drink from a cup
Tool use seemed so rare in squirrel monkeys that they were considered incapable of such feats, now they've been seen carrying food and water in containers
Top exoplanet hunter keeps job despite serial sexual harassment
Astronomer Geoff Marcy of the University of California, Berkeley, has been found to have violated his institution's sexual harassment policy during a series of incidents
Genome of ancient Ethiopian tells of back-to-Africa migration
Comparing DNA extracted from an ancient Ethiopian skeleton with modern examples shows some of our ancestors migrated back to Africa from Eurasia 3000 years ago
